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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L26 ALWMOT history

L26 ALW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L26 ALW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
154,180 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 ALW
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
23 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 ALW was last recorded at 154,180 miles on 22 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,165 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,180 miles
  • 2025 – 149,428 miles
  • 2024 – 144,052 miles
  • 2023 – 139,038 miles
  • 2022 – 139,031 miles
  • 2021 – 133,060 miles
  • 2020 – 122,379 miles
  • 2019 – 112,227 miles
  • 2018 – 104,456 miles
  • 2017 – 93,545 miles
  • 2016 – 92,456 miles
  • 2015 – 89,684 miles
  • 2014 – 75,490 miles
  • 2013 – 64,837 miles
  • 2012 – 55,809 miles
  • 2011 – 47,418 miles
  • 2010 – 37,011 miles
  • 2009 – 28,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,180 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met it percentage

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,180 miles (+15)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,180 miles
    Test number
    577736546059
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met it percentage

  2. Fail154,165 miles (+4,737)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,165 miles
    Test number
    103261254398
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight plat felt at wheel possibly lower suspension arm bush advise further investigation
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shockers outer casings corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to check any rear seat belts and clasps due to seats being folded away and covered

  3. Pass149,428 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,428 miles
    Test number
    682533888023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail149,389 miles (+5,337)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,389 miles
    Test number
    430884835924
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with white paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass144,052 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,052 miles
    Test number
    478025168584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,048 miles (+5,010)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,048 miles
    Test number
    189034880625
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,038 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,038 miles
    Test number
    409388389545
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • 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))

  8. Fail139,038 miles (+7)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,038 miles
    Test number
    872861958208
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • 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))

  9. Fail139,031 miles (+5,971)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,031 miles
    Test number
    450032834515
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass133,060 miles (+10,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,060 miles
    Test number
    909539848597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass122,379 miles (+10,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    736222892843
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders(both sides) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted (front to back)

  12. Pass112,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,227 miles
    Test number
    847086159576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,227 miles (+7,771)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,227 miles
    Test number
    820442748531
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass104,456 miles (+10,911)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    146990530210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    926819459588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,545 miles (+1,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    542650022613
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureTorque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,456 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,456 miles
    Test number
    591742756314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,684 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    249989251047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    498965585074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency 16%

  20. Fail84,787 miles (+9,297)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    928575885087
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMetal section of both rear flexi brake hoses corroded

  21. Fail75,490 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    129324784411
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased, difficult to determine actual condition

  22. Pass75,490 miles (+10,653)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    275174784025
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased, difficult to determine actual condition

  23. Pass64,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    827970883051
    • 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)

  24. Fail64,837 miles (+9,028)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    827570883008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  25. Pass55,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    649991982087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,809 miles (+8,391)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    898990682041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass47,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    857398271042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,418 miles (+10,407)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    515167871032
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass37,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,011 miles
    Test number
    664283780082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,011 miles (+8,658)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,011 miles
    Test number
    303242980067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

  31. Pass28,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    943866889036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 ALW

Does L26 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 ALW is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 ALW?
The MOT on L26 ALW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 ALW done?
L26 ALW was recorded at 154,180 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,336 miles a year.
Has L26 ALW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 ALW has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 ALW 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 L26 ALW find?
L26 ALW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foward; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch, and 2 more.

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