BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
L18 RGSMOT history
L18 RGS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 163,669 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 RGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 22 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 RGS was last recorded at 163,669 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,840 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,829 miles
- Average per year
- 7,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,669 miles
- 2025 – 156,840 miles
- 2024 – 150,877 miles
- 2023 – 145,578 miles
- 2022 – 142,926 miles
- 2019 – 142,315 miles
- 2017 – 128,465 miles
- 2016 – 114,183 miles
- 2015 – 98,441 miles
- 2014 – 97,943 miles
- 2013 – 89,395 miles
- 2012 – 76,924 miles
- 2011 – 66,949 miles
- 2010 – 52,582 miles
- 2009 – 34,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,669 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Electrical wiring insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,669 miles (+6,829)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 163,669 miles
- Test number
- 917825257534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,840 miles (+5,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 156,840 miles
- Test number
- 616125803727
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,877 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 150,877 miles
- Test number
- 783495658458
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,578 miles (+2,652)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 145,578 miles
- Test number
- 263392663963
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,926 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 142,926 miles
- Test number
- 278051139943
- MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail142,926 miles (+611)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,926 miles
- Test number
- 652697561977
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,315 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,315 miles
- Test number
- 744035076521
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail142,315 miles (+13,850)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,315 miles
- Test number
- 874333533542
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,465 miles (+14,282)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 128,465 miles
- Test number
- 268934989860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,183 miles (+480)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 114,183 miles
- Test number
- 903490048898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail113,703 miles (+15,262)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,703 miles
- Test number
- 685822020322
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,441 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 98,441 miles
- Test number
- 317529715448
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail98,434 miles (+491)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,434 miles
- Test number
- 379246815434
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
Pass97,943 miles (+8,548)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 97,943 miles
- Test number
- 359632034344
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
Pass89,395 miles (+12,471)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,395 miles
- Test number
- 419804203366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,924 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,924 miles
- Test number
- 777561792287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,911 miles (+688)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,911 miles
- Test number
- 888659182256
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass76,223 miles (+9,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 76,223 miles
- Test number
- 329698442445
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,949 miles (+14,367)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 949429321209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteNoise from rear o/s wheel
Pass52,582 miles (+18,164)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,582 miles
- Test number
- 272291930234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,418 miles
- Test number
- 144493309221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 RGS
- Does L18 RGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RGS is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 RGS?
- The MOT on L18 RGS is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 RGS done?
- L18 RGS was recorded at 163,669 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
- Has L18 RGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 RGS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L18 RGS 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 RGS find?
- L18 RGS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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