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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L25 KJGMOT history

L25 KJG is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L25 KJG grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,864 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 KJG
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
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 KJG was last recorded at 178,864 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,786 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
8,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,864 miles
  • 2024 – 163,036 miles
  • 2023 – 152,851 miles
  • 2022 – 148,113 miles
  • 2021 – 142,427 miles
  • 2020 – 136,182 miles
  • 2019 – 130,990 miles
  • 2018 – 118,617 miles
  • 2017 – 106,285 miles
  • 2016 – 91,252 miles
  • 2015 – 86,855 miles
  • 2014 – 81,011 miles
  • 2013 – 74,317 miles
  • 2012 – 65,154 miles
  • 2011 – 55,828 miles
  • 2010 – 42,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,864 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and repaired twice (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering noisy and judders upon start up, settles down after a few seconds, recommend further investigationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,864 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,864 miles
    Test number
    987344062607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and repaired twice (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering noisy and judders upon start up, settles down after a few seconds, recommend further investigation
  2. Fail178,786 miles (+15,750)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,786 miles
    Test number
    163534615864
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users borderline fail (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff, borderline fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and repaired twice (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering noisy and judders upon start up, settles down after a few seconds, recommend further investigation
  3. Pass163,036 miles (+10,185)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,036 miles
    Test number
    621799835370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,851 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,851 miles
    Test number
    692096711001
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail152,850 miles (+4,737)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    844695694896
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass148,113 miles (+296)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,113 miles
    Test number
    574308267484
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail147,817 miles (+5,390)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,817 miles
    Test number
    306256607487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass142,427 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    822405361988
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Fail142,154 miles (+5,972)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    315108070012
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass136,182 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,182 miles
    Test number
    232810305101
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights flash excessively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail136,180 miles (+5,190)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,180 miles
    Test number
    458740069553
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights flash excessively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass130,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,990 miles
    Test number
    553338485921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail130,990 miles (+1,436)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,990 miles
    Test number
    906207605946
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass129,554 miles (+10,937)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,554 miles
    Test number
    375733495633
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass118,617 miles (+12,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    463085857220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass106,285 miles (+15,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    287026793819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass91,252 miles (+4,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    552371505371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front deep cut in tread no cords exposed
  18. Pass86,855 miles (+5,844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    808132955115
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass81,011 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    618951074159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    307857573199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,317 miles (+9,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    397907973154
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  22. Fail65,154 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    338387772141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass65,154 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    876247472120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,828 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    426441081187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,826 miles (+13,396)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    797908871183
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  26. Pass42,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    401551520263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,430 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    542478010274
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L25 KJG

Does L25 KJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KJG is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 KJG?
The MOT on L25 KJG is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 KJG done?
L25 KJG was recorded at 178,864 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 8,943 miles a year.
Has L25 KJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 KJG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 KJG 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 L25 KJG find?
L25 KJG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and repaired twice; steering noisy and judders upon start up, settles down after a few seconds, recommend further investigation.

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