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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L19 VELMOT history

L19 VEL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L19 VEL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,584 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 VEL was last recorded at 125,584 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,583 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,584 miles
  • 2025 – 116,714 miles
  • 2024 – 103,994 miles
  • 2023 – 94,353 miles
  • 2021 – 79,944 miles
  • 2020 – 64,466 miles
  • 2019 – 46,477 miles
  • 2018 – 40,708 miles
  • 2017 – 35,346 miles
  • 2016 – 29,187 miles
  • 2015 – 24,518 miles
  • 2014 – 20,994 miles
  • 2013 – 18,241 miles
  • 2012 – 14,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,584 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,584 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,584 miles
    Test number
    679655201566
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail125,583 miles (+8,869)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,583 miles
    Test number
    244804727116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured two cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,714 miles (+163)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,714 miles
    Test number
    299492948305
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail116,551 miles (+12,557)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    773532684650
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,994 miles (+9,641)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    763590812230
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,353 miles (+14,409)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    391319307839
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,944 miles (+15,478)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    665364164221
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,466 miles (+17,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    385000628314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass46,477 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    585903496801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,708 miles (+5,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    554642798639
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for smoke machine to register
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  11. Pass35,346 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,346 miles
    Test number
    235775540512
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  12. Fail35,343 miles (+6,156)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    559463594396
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  13. Pass29,187 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    905271020619
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test.
  14. Pass24,518 miles (+3,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    766081045050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass20,994 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    828702944042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,241 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    468642923086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,781 miles
    Test number
    255465562055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 VEL

Does L19 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 VEL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 VEL?
The MOT on L19 VEL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 VEL done?
L19 VEL was recorded at 125,584 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,839 miles a year.
Has L19 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 VEL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 VEL 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 VEL find?
L19 VEL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 2 more.

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