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BMW X5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L20 FSOMOT history

L20 FSO is a white diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 194,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L20 FSO white BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,248 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 FSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 FSO was last recorded at 194,248 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 9,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,862 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,386 miles
Average per year
15,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,248 miles
  • 2025 – 184,862 miles
  • 2024 – 158,999 miles
  • 2023 – 136,601 miles
  • 2022 – 104,357 miles
  • 2021 – 88,269 miles
  • 2020 – 76,546 miles
  • 2019 – 64,219 miles
  • 2018 – 54,502 miles
  • 2017 – 46,748 miles
  • 2016 – 37,363 miles
  • 2015 – 30,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,248 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,248 miles (+9,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,248 miles
    Test number
    491073870441
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,862 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,862 miles
    Test number
    694794132364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail184,861 miles (+25,862)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,861 miles
    Test number
    402375212000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,999 miles
    Test number
    630578407680
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,999 miles (+1,365)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,999 miles
    Test number
    588451893360
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,634 miles (+21,033)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,634 miles
    Test number
    452501134995
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,601 miles
    Test number
    469354038695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,601 miles (+32,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,601 miles
    Test number
    644524491537
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass104,357 miles (+16,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    897409276167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,269 miles (+11,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    985739072514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,546 miles (+12,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,546 miles
    Test number
    694268267006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,219 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    441879527711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,502 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    202754032119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,748 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    144895775123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,363 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    168714378249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    787272732179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 FSO

Does L20 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 FSO is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 FSO?
The MOT on L20 FSO is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 FSO done?
L20 FSO was recorded at 194,248 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 15,619 miles a year.
Has L20 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 FSO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 FSO 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 L20 FSO find?
L20 FSO passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush both sides.

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