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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L1 BWJMOT history

L1 BWJ is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L1 BWJ grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
162,313 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BWJ was last recorded at 162,313 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
160,255 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,058 miles
Average per year
7,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,313 miles
  • 2025 – 160,255 miles
  • 2024 – 157,483 miles
  • 2023 – 152,494 miles
  • 2022 – 147,872 miles
  • 2021 – 147,456 miles
  • 2020 – 139,878 miles
  • 2019 – 135,148 miles
  • 2018 – 127,787 miles
  • 2017 – 119,859 miles
  • 2016 – 113,083 miles
  • 2015 – 104,565 miles
  • 2014 – 98,689 miles
  • 2013 – 83,319 miles
  • 2012 – 66,119 miles
  • 2011 – 52,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,313 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,313 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    162,313 miles
    Test number
    624483054987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,255 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,255 miles
    Test number
    304472388142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,483 miles (+4,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,483 miles
    Test number
    796818494264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,494 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,494 miles
    Test number
    753559867946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,872 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,872 miles
    Test number
    839025020924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,456 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,456 miles
    Test number
    558964520833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,878 miles
    Test number
    779331348665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut -25mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail139,878 miles (+4,730)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,878 miles
    Test number
    426149344494
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut -25mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass135,148 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,148 miles
    Test number
    985210827837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,787 miles (+7,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,787 miles
    Test number
    955079623066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,859 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    955353535474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,083 miles (+8,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    292522685946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass104,565 miles (+5,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,565 miles
    Test number
    956304355152
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass98,689 miles (+15,370)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,689 miles
    Test number
    898643184155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass83,319 miles (+17,200)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    389842683168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteArch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage

  16. Pass66,119 miles (+13,392)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    835077382063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass52,727 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    116645751408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    187713511028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BWJ

Does L1 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BWJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BWJ?
The MOT on L1 BWJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BWJ done?
L1 BWJ was recorded at 162,313 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,296 miles a year.
Has L1 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BWJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L1 BWJ 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 L1 BWJ find?
L1 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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