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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L21 LPGMOT history

L21 LPG is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L21 LPG black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,809 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LPG was last recorded at 159,809 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 6,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,612 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,197 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,809 miles
  • 2025 – 153,612 miles
  • 2024 – 148,662 miles
  • 2023 – 144,281 miles
  • 2022 – 138,741 miles
  • 2020 – 136,979 miles
  • 2019 – 130,531 miles
  • 2018 – 125,040 miles
  • 2017 – 93,807 miles
  • 2016 – 86,422 miles
  • 2015 – 73,753 miles
  • 2014 – 65,847 miles
  • 2013 – 57,205 miles
  • 2012 – 57,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,809 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges and minor cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Emission not registered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/S/R Seat has a car seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil level is low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,809 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,809 miles
    Test number
    959640706631
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges and minor cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,612 miles (+4,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    153,612 miles
    Test number
    247706367480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,662 miles (+4,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,662 miles
    Test number
    552272780145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,281 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,281 miles
    Test number
    951703474927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,741 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,741 miles
    Test number
    392571497456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,979 miles (+6,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    454614598453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass130,531 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,531 miles
    Test number
    121851218982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,530 miles (+5,490)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    448993031995
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    386793448578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped beam output significantly lower than offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,040 miles (+31,233)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    878693861381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped beam output significantly lower than offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,807 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,807 miles
    Test number
    943754145978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    235733581663
    • AdvisoryEmission not registered
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Seat has a car seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOil level is low

  13. Fail86,422 miles (+12,669)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    245487877008
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling N/S/F Tyre is touching wing undercover on inner side (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryEmission not registered
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Seat has a car seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOil level is low

  14. Pass73,753 miles (+7,906)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,753 miles
    Test number
    569241525034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts and splits

  15. Pass65,847 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    527063804012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,205 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    309387913001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,205 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    348357813006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,195 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,195 miles
    Test number
    185412962316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    825862772283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail53,781 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    129122672280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L21 LPG

Does L21 LPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LPG is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LPG?
The MOT on L21 LPG is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LPG done?
L21 LPG was recorded at 159,809 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has L21 LPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LPG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L21 LPG 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 LPG find?
L21 LPG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges and minor cracks.

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