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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L19 SOMMOT history

L19 SOM is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

L19 SOM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
215,152 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 SOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L19 SOM was last recorded at 215,152 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 5,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,972 miles · 17 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,180 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,152 miles
  • 2021 – 209,972 miles
  • 2020 – 203,298 miles
  • 2019 – 198,482 miles
  • 2018 – 191,487 miles
  • 2017 – 184,256 miles
  • 2016 – 178,931 miles
  • 2015 – 173,671 miles
  • 2014 – 167,813 miles
  • 2013 – 161,409 miles
  • 2012 – 153,884 miles
  • 2011 – 146,607 miles
  • 2010 – 142,385 miles
  • 2009 – 138,638 miles
  • 2008 – 128,461 miles
  • 2007 – 115,461 miles
  • 2006 – 104,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    872811800342
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass215,152 miles (+5,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    215,152 miles
    Test number
    344206840261
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc back plate corroded condition

  3. Pass209,972 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    209,972 miles
    Test number
    977019959952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail209,915 miles (+6,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,915 miles
    Test number
    665382952310
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,298 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    203,298 miles
    Test number
    589332880648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,482 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    198,482 miles
    Test number
    380597650885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail198,283 miles (+6,796)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,283 miles
    Test number
    708203149925
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,487 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    191,487 miles
    Test number
    213469971198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass184,256 miles (+5,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,256 miles
    Test number
    289720051769
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass178,931 miles (+5,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,931 miles
    Test number
    877518078508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass173,671 miles (+5,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    173,671 miles
    Test number
    506674505215
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass167,813 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    167,813 miles
    Test number
    518116104278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,409 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,409 miles
    Test number
    327345003432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,884 miles (+7,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    153,884 miles
    Test number
    725958302287
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass146,607 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    146,607 miles
    Test number
    328893481114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,385 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    142,385 miles
    Test number
    261148750499
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Mirror glass detiorated.
    • NoteRear Registration plate water damaged.

  17. Fail142,374 miles (+3,736)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,374 miles
    Test number
    611618650129
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F Mirror glass detiorated.
    • NoteO/S/F Seat belt twisted.
    • NoteRear Registration plate water damaged.

  18. Pass138,638 miles (+10,177)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    138,638 miles
    Test number
    360467369110
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteGrease seaping from offside driveshaft boot
    • NoteNearside rear tyre as deep cut on inner edge but not exposing cords
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass128,461 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    128,461 miles
    Test number
    230203348195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,461 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    490537157173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,318 miles (+10,640)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    903365257116
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass104,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    121490976164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 SOM

Does L19 SOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 SOM expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 SOM?
The MOT on L19 SOM expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 SOM done?
L19 SOM was recorded at 215,152 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has L19 SOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 SOM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L19 SOM 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 L19 SOM find?
L19 SOM failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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