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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L18 YDUMOT history

L18 YDU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L18 YDU grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,833 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YDU was last recorded at 114,833 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 7,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,908 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,925 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,833 miles
  • 2025 – 106,908 miles
  • 2024 – 103,554 miles
  • 2023 – 96,239 miles
  • 2022 – 86,563 miles
  • 2021 – 81,511 miles
  • 2020 – 73,746 miles
  • 2019 – 68,260 miles
  • 2018 – 60,361 miles
  • 2017 – 47,302 miles
  • 2016 – 39,936 miles
  • 2015 – 35,466 miles
  • 2014 – 24,301 miles
  • 2013 – 20,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,833 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,833 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,833 miles
    Test number
    571521770443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,908 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    242145676746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,554 miles (+7,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    129008267197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,239 miles (+9,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    204103250276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,563 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    718166833809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,242 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    207476663391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,240 miles (+4,729)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    400738988605
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass81,511 miles (+7,765)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,511 miles
    Test number
    197211786484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,746 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    394837543309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    539035792588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail68,260 miles (+7,899)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    582739102360
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass60,361 miles (+13,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    938955811159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,302 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,302 miles
    Test number
    951520730565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    570163121772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,936 miles (+4,470)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    878554910630
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass35,466 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,466 miles
    Test number
    178342175020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,426 miles (+11,125)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    449155765053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Fail24,301 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    169567964096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass24,301 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    817077864002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,619 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,619 miles
    Test number
    437566973152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,553 miles
    Test number
    747416863015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YDU

Does L18 YDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YDU is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YDU?
The MOT on L18 YDU is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YDU done?
L18 YDU was recorded at 114,833 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has L18 YDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YDU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 YDU 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 YDU find?
L18 YDU passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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