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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

L23 SABMOT history

L23 SAB is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 53,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L23 SAB grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,735 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SAB was last recorded at 53,735 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,536 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,199 miles
Average per year
5,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,735 miles
  • 2024 – 49,536 miles
  • 2023 – 44,490 miles
  • 2022 – 39,637 miles
  • 2021 – 33,228 miles
  • 2020 – 26,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,735 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,735 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    261351396396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass49,536 miles (+5,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    451306636293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass44,490 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,490 miles
    Test number
    983076952784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,637 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    922461358394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,228 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    571825258720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,995 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,995 miles
    Test number
    286192533933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass26,205 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    536737337187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail26,172 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    773396049879
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L23 SAB

Does L23 SAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SAB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 SAB?
The MOT on L23 SAB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SAB done?
L23 SAB was recorded at 53,735 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
Has L23 SAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SAB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L23 SAB 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 L23 SAB find?
L23 SAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges.

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