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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L25 SBMMOT history

L25 SBM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L25 SBM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,772 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SBM
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 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SBM was last recorded at 100,772 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,895 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,877 miles
Average per year
4,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,772 miles
  • 2025 – 96,895 miles
  • 2024 – 92,707 miles
  • 2023 – 88,429 miles
  • 2022 – 86,540 miles
  • 2021 – 79,609 miles
  • 2019 – 76,386 miles
  • 2018 – 74,227 miles
  • 2017 – 66,047 miles
  • 2016 – 57,381 miles
  • 2015 – 49,077 miles
  • 2014 – 46,134 miles
  • 2013 – 42,574 miles
  • 2012 – 39,320 miles
  • 2011 – 34,878 miles
  • 2010 – 29,185 miles
  • 2009 – 22,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,772 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SHOCKERS CASINGS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREAS AND LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING BRAKE PIPE COVERED IN GREASE LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWERS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON THE EDGE OF THE TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE CORROSION AND COMPONENTS

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,772 miles (+3,877)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,772 miles
    Test number
    625516550247
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SHOCKERS CASINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREAS AND LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING BRAKE PIPE COVERED IN GREASE LOOKING CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWERS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING ON THE EDGE OF THE TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE CORROSION AND COMPONENTS

  2. Pass96,895 miles (+4,188)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    485932988990
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to braking, steering and suspension components

  3. Pass92,707 miles (+4,278)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    247705385373
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,429 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    698615966778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,540 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    809350751806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail86,537 miles (+6,928)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    737376679863
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,609 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    746165383384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail79,603 miles (+3,217)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,603 miles
    Test number
    448140036255
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont fasten seat belt (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass76,386 miles (+2,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    373333638483
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,227 miles
    Test number
    775462171996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,227 miles (+8,180)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,227 miles
    Test number
    202475669498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass66,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    472125490736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,047 miles (+8,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    715713364083
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass57,381 miles (+8,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    620103248404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail49,077 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    415925905192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  16. Pass49,077 miles (+2,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    707855605151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  17. Pass46,134 miles (+3,560)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    808984414165
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front; front track control arm inner bushes worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteO/s washer pipe split

  18. Pass42,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    626815903198
    • NoteFront tyre small cut offside

  19. Fail42,574 miles (+3,254)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    736165603177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront tyre small cut offside

  20. Pass39,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    458674402118
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail39,320 miles (+4,442)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    258954102448
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass34,878 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    188712301199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in front tyre offside & nearside
    • NoteWiper blade spliting nearside

  23. Fail34,878 miles (+5,693)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    959922601153
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in front tyre offside & nearside
    • NoteWiper blade spliting nearside

  24. Pass29,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,185 miles
    Test number
    452924100102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,185 miles (+7,000)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,185 miles
    Test number
    451373000151
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass22,185 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    890246909104
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass21,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,653 miles
    Test number
    400101969080
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about L25 SBM

Does L25 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SBM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SBM?
The MOT on L25 SBM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SBM done?
L25 SBM was recorded at 100,772 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
Has L25 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SBM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 SBM 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 SBM find?
L25 SBM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both rear shockers casings corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wing brake pipes covered in greas and looking corroded, and 7 more.

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