
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass46,477 miles (+5,769)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 46,477 miles
- Test number
- 585903496801
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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.
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)
Pass20,994 miles (+2,753)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 20,994 miles
- Test number
- 828702944042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,241 miles (+3,460)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 18,241 miles
- Test number
- 468642923086
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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