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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L18 MPXMOT history

L18 MPX is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L18 MPX black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,806 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MPX was last recorded at 134,806 miles on 14 May 2026, 6,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,740 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,066 miles
Average per year
8,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,806 miles
  • 2025 – 128,740 miles
  • 2024 – 121,219 miles
  • 2023 – 114,717 miles
  • 2022 – 105,909 miles
  • 2021 – 97,662 miles
  • 2020 – 95,350 miles
  • 2019 – 92,139 miles
  • 2018 – 88,459 miles
  • 2017 – 72,424 miles
  • 2016 – 61,378 miles
  • 2015 – 45,126 miles
  • 2014 – 30,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,806 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,806 miles (+6,066)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    122131770611
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass128,740 miles (+7,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,740 miles
    Test number
    813444563569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,219 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    976766903579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,717 miles (+8,808)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    894579964069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    446806495264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail105,909 miles (+8,247)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    573618390444
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,662 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    800376791021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,350 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    768083621380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,139 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    434986130431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass88,459 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    801545309362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,247 miles (+10,823)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    792251413844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,424 miles (+11,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    197419741748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,378 miles (+16,252)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    651289949948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,126 miles (+14,212)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    557851545069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,914 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,914 miles
    Test number
    168954844492
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass30,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,914 miles
    Test number
    745434144013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MPX

Does L18 MPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MPX is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MPX?
The MOT on L18 MPX is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MPX done?
L18 MPX was recorded at 134,806 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 8,483 miles a year.
Has L18 MPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MPX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 MPX 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 L18 MPX find?
L18 MPX passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease.

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