BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
L20 LXEMOT history
L20 LXE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 207,504 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,702 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 LXE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 LXE was last recorded at 207,504 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 9,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,529 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,975 miles
- Average per year
- 9,702 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,504 miles
- 2025 – 197,529 miles
- 2024 – 189,050 miles
- 2023 – 182,695 miles
- 2022 – 173,837 miles
- 2021 – 166,047 miles
- 2020 – 159,452 miles
- 2019 – 152,342 miles
- 2018 – 143,671 miles
- 2017 – 136,968 miles
- 2016 – 124,257 miles
- 2015 – 118,243 miles
- 2014 – 113,268 miles
- 2013 – 103,455 miles
- 2012 – 92,284 miles
- 2011 – 73,051 miles
- 2010 – 54,804 miles
- 2009 – 42,282 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,504 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,504 miles (+9,975)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 207,504 miles
- Test number
- 965810413142
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass197,529 miles (+8,479)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 197,529 miles
- Test number
- 121221097650
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass189,050 miles (+6,355)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 189,050 miles
- Test number
- 356188488063
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass182,695 miles (+8,858)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 182,695 miles
- Test number
- 616004873960
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass173,837 miles (+7,790)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 173,837 miles
- Test number
- 695174320379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,047 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 166,047 miles
- Test number
- 319694123161
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,452 miles (+7,110)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 159,452 miles
- Test number
- 869878881854
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass152,342 miles (+8,671)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 152,342 miles
- Test number
- 630240775433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass143,671 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,671 miles
- Test number
- 110853223687
- AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail143,671 miles (+6,703)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,671 miles
- Test number
- 736370726344
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass136,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 136,968 miles
- Test number
- 230078295727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,968 miles (+12,711)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,968 miles
- Test number
- 542583147894
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass124,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 124,257 miles
- Test number
- 659275746308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,257 miles (+6,014)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,257 miles
- Test number
- 673974776868
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass118,243 miles (+4,975)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 118,243 miles
- Test number
- 186579155122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted center rear seat
Pass113,268 miles (+9,813)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 113,268 miles
- Test number
- 306759874124
- NoteChild seat fitted centre rear seat
Pass103,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 103,455 miles
- Test number
- 976906893047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,455 miles (+11,171)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,455 miles
- Test number
- 178755593466
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,284 miles (+19,233)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 92,284 miles
- Test number
- 397430812294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass73,051 miles (+18,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 73,051 miles
- Test number
- 569539601202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,804 miles (+12,522)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 54,804 miles
- Test number
- 764537170152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 42,282 miles
- Test number
- 641208779187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 LXE
- Does L20 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LXE is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 LXE?
- The MOT on L20 LXE is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 LXE done?
- L20 LXE was recorded at 207,504 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,702 miles a year.
- Has L20 LXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 LXE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on L20 LXE 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 LXE find?
- L20 LXE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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