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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L21 JPCMOT history

L21 JPC is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L21 JPC grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,279 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 JPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 JPC was last recorded at 164,279 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,796 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
7,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,279 miles
  • 2025 – 162,796 miles
  • 2024 – 161,869 miles
  • 2023 – 160,396 miles
  • 2022 – 160,383 miles
  • 2021 – 157,627 miles
  • 2020 – 154,996 miles
  • 2019 – 150,411 miles
  • 2018 – 133,993 miles
  • 2017 – 118,449 miles
  • 2016 – 104,522 miles
  • 2015 – 93,125 miles
  • 2014 – 80,320 miles
  • 2013 – 68,160 miles
  • 2012 – 66,549 miles
  • 2011 – 45,380 miles
  • 2010 – 44,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryScreen wash leaking.

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,279 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,279 miles
    Test number
    107275746254
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen wash leaking.

  2. Fail164,279 miles (+1,483)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,279 miles
    Test number
    229990703982
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen wash leaking.

  3. Pass162,796 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,796 miles
    Test number
    225995835457
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,794 miles (+925)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,794 miles
    Test number
    507130729514
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,869 miles (+1,473)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,869 miles
    Test number
    931363311185
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear

  6. Pass160,396 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,396 miles
    Test number
    158028029728
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail160,383 miles (+2,756)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,383 miles
    Test number
    133669708740
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass157,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,627 miles
    Test number
    846252072468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail157,627 miles (+2,631)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,627 miles
    Test number
    327545403179
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass154,996 miles (+4,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,996 miles
    Test number
    633501398013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,411 miles
    Test number
    162690997117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail150,411 miles (+16,418)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,411 miles
    Test number
    457576780274
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass133,993 miles (+15,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    345669085990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass118,449 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    728776636194
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail118,401 miles (+13,879)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,401 miles
    Test number
    403652504113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass104,522 miles (+11,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    870795267250
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass93,125 miles (+12,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,125 miles
    Test number
    295455525466
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass80,320 miles (+12,160)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    799756404120
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass68,160 miles (+1,611)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,160 miles
    Test number
    176062193030
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre running off on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre running off on inner edge.

  20. Pass66,549 miles (+21,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    407311052175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,380 miles (+603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,380 miles
    Test number
    515498331188
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  22. Pass44,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    511056950396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 JPC

Does L21 JPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JPC is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 JPC?
The MOT on L21 JPC is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 JPC done?
L21 JPC was recorded at 164,279 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
Has L21 JPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 JPC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 JPC 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 L21 JPC find?
L21 JPC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; screen wash leaking..

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