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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L23 KALMOT history

L23 KAL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

L23 KAL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,396 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KAL
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
1 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 KAL was last recorded at 122,396 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 8,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2016: 75,409 miles, lower than 79,357 miles on 15 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,133 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,263 miles
Average per year
5,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,396 miles
  • 2025 – 114,133 miles
  • 2024 – 107,001 miles
  • 2023 – 104,663 miles
  • 2021 – 102,137 miles
  • 2020 – 97,846 miles
  • 2019 – 91,260 miles
  • 2017 – 86,763 miles
  • 2016 – 75,409 miles
  • 2015 – 74,934 miles
  • 2014 – 69,007 miles
  • 2013 – 65,543 miles
  • 2012 – 57,187 miles
  • 2010 – 45,639 miles
  • 2008 – 30,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,396 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.

  • Nearside Rear hub carrier assembly lower rear floating bush deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear hub carrier assembly lower floating bush deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,396 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    823120501587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,133 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,133 miles
    Test number
    224497869320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass107,001 miles (+2,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    111711949332
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,663 miles (+2,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    936870169016
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,137 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,137 miles
    Test number
    551822094796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    418340162168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,846 miles (+6,586)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    684345031840
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    759603622303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147667406726
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,763 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    712721438232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub carrier assembly lower rear floating bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub carrier assembly lower floating bush deteriorating

  11. Fail86,762 miles (+11,353)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    241574623604
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub carrier assembly lower rear floating bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub carrier assembly lower floating bush deteriorating

  12. Pass75,409 miles (-3,948)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,409 miles
    Test number
    617632203284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,357 miles (+4,423)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,357 miles
    Test number
    326609202761
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass74,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    686488050739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,934 miles (+5,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    137572719158
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre lap belt rear (5.2.5a)

  16. Pass69,007 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    439692834365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,142 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    248327014092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,543 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    167256523467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,187 miles (+11,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    315094802024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,639 miles (+4,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    220447320318
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered by plastic trim

  21. Pass40,787 miles (+10,307)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    591847300083
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteCreaking noise from rear

  22. Pass30,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    590224868370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 KAL

Does L23 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KAL is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 KAL?
The MOT on L23 KAL is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 KAL done?
L23 KAL was recorded at 122,396 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 5,366 miles a year.
Has L23 KAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KAL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L23 KAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 KAL find?
L23 KAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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