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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,398 cc

L26 JDRMOT history

L26 JDR is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 3 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2024.

L26 JDR blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
105,854 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JDR was last recorded at 105,854 miles on 29 Jun 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,851 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,854 miles
  • 2023 – 104,213 miles
  • 2022 – 101,490 miles
  • 2021 – 99,190 miles
  • 2020 – 97,770 miles
  • 2019 – 96,141 miles
  • 2018 – 90,381 miles
  • 2017 – 84,555 miles
  • 2016 – 75,672 miles
  • 2015 – 62,059 miles
  • 2014 – 52,984 miles
  • 2013 – 47,872 miles
  • 2012 – 42,801 miles
  • 2011 – 37,081 miles
  • 2010 – 31,341 miles
  • 2009 – 23,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,854 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,854 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    856513384331
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail105,851 miles (+1,638)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,851 miles
    Test number
    165886862763
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,213 miles (+2,723)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,213 miles
    Test number
    545372518417
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Grease seepage from CV boot.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,490 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    395282554645
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,490 miles (+2,300)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    879999128408
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,190 miles (+1,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    879460636566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass97,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,770 miles
    Test number
    115883339674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail97,770 miles (+1,629)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,770 miles
    Test number
    727849764059
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass96,141 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,141 miles
    Test number
    630594236534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,381 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    616828003684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,555 miles (+8,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    876972632310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,672 miles (+13,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    275472938775
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front Torque-Reaction bushes have slight movement in them (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower arm front mounts have slight movement in them (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass62,059 miles (+9,075)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    368120875125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn on inside edge

  14. Pass52,984 miles (+5,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    247243044422
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass47,872 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    829040203181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,801 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    639999402122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,081 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    325481701144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,341 miles (+8,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    571849600116
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass23,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    221833919402
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L26 JDR

Does L26 JDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 JDR expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 JDR?
The MOT on L26 JDR expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 JDR done?
L26 JDR was recorded at 105,854 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2024, an average of 5,454 miles a year.
Has L26 JDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JDR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 JDR 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 JDR find?
L26 JDR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 3 more.

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