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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

L16 PJMMOT history

L16 PJM is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L16 PJM blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,751 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PJM was last recorded at 118,751 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,294 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,751 miles
  • 2025 – 118,294 miles
  • 2024 – 118,014 miles
  • 2023 – 117,746 miles
  • 2022 – 117,721 miles
  • 2021 – 116,594 miles
  • 2020 – 114,724 miles
  • 2019 – 114,037 miles
  • 2018 – 109,670 miles
  • 2017 – 106,354 miles
  • 2016 – 104,733 miles
  • 2015 – 102,090 miles
  • 2014 – 95,009 miles
  • 2013 – 84,407 miles
  • 2012 – 74,699 miles
  • 2011 – 62,584 miles
  • 2010 – 51,399 miles
  • 2009 – 38,399 miles
  • 2008 – 30,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,751 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,751 miles (+457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    323099674845
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,294 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,294 miles
    Test number
    732085749126
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,240 miles (+226)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,240 miles
    Test number
    704384114343
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    361144867516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,014 miles (+268)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    488479524272
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,746 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,746 miles
    Test number
    299519725182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    963241259100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,721 miles (+1,127)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    720825540281
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,594 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,594 miles
    Test number
    781843395439
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass114,724 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    602165504971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,037 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    837129101378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,670 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    122861910822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,354 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    848038158858
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass104,733 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    409143116067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,090 miles (+7,081)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    217749585134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass95,009 miles (+10,602)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,009 miles
    Test number
    508502304296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,407 miles (+9,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    887630593113
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge close to limit

  18. Pass74,699 miles (+12,115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    467425102250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,584 miles (+11,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,584 miles
    Test number
    488358601298
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass51,399 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    354531400223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,396 miles (+12,997)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    604360400252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,399 miles
    Test number
    594688889151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,399 miles (+8,394)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,399 miles
    Test number
    992423189177
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    281293188112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 PJM

Does L16 PJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 PJM is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 PJM?
The MOT on L16 PJM is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 PJM done?
L16 PJM was recorded at 118,751 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has L16 PJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PJM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 PJM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 PJM find?
L16 PJM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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