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BMW X4

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L26 RVLMOT history

L26 RVL is a grey diesel BMW X4 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 46,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L26 RVL grey BMW X4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,974 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RVL was last recorded at 46,974 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2025: 42,276 miles, lower than 42,723 miles on 5 Sept 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
42,276 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,698 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,974 miles
  • 2025 – 42,276 miles
  • 2024 – 38,978 miles
  • 2023 – 34,835 miles
  • 2022 – 31,380 miles
  • 2021 – 27,107 miles
  • 2020 – 24,345 miles
  • 2019 – 20,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,974 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine cover & undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,974 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    795740022004
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass42,276 miles (-447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    175751819903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail42,723 miles (+3,745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,723 miles
    Test number
    486052374995
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass38,978 miles (+4,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,978 miles
    Test number
    188971063148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass34,835 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    866334670946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted
  6. Fail34,792 miles (+3,412)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    406789058427
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted
  7. Pass31,380 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    246993502789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,107 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,107 miles
    Test number
    474135350729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,345 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,345 miles
    Test number
    328282465990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass20,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,101 miles
    Test number
    783913840308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,101 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,101 miles
    Test number
    619940588372
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about L26 RVL

Does L26 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RVL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 RVL?
The MOT on L26 RVL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 RVL done?
L26 RVL was recorded at 46,974 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has L26 RVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RVL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 RVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 RVL find?
L26 RVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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