BMW logo

BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L27 PPMMOT history

L27 PPM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L27 PPM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,036 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,764 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L27 PPM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L27 PPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 PPM was last recorded at 162,036 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2019: 100,483 miles, lower than 103,963 miles on 23 Jan 2018.

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
158,456 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,580 miles
Average per year
10,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,036 miles
  • 2025 – 158,456 miles
  • 2024 – 152,646 miles
  • 2023 – 145,976 miles
  • 2022 – 139,482 miles
  • 2021 – 133,418 miles
  • 2020 – 128,931 miles
  • 2019 – 100,483 miles
  • 2018 – 103,963 miles
  • 2017 – 77,135 miles
  • 2016 – 55,204 miles
  • 2015 – 55,193 miles
  • 2014 – 35,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,036 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • Advisory1 VIN number illegible
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,036 miles (+3,580)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,036 miles
    Test number
    388288394047
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory1 VIN number illegible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,456 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,456 miles
    Test number
    683049373494
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,456 miles (+5,810)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,456 miles
    Test number
    504316233889
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative when stationary but worked during brake roller test (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,646 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,646 miles
    Test number
    702103040146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail152,646 miles (+6,670)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,646 miles
    Test number
    116521909334
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,976 miles (+6,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,976 miles
    Test number
    238284892468
    • 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))

  7. Pass139,482 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,482 miles
    Test number
    603299188312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,418 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,418 miles
    Test number
    332177378580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,931 miles (+28,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    663487380629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    264182854105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  11. Fail100,483 miles (-3,480)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    858242160734
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  12. Pass103,963 miles (+26,828)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    232057937686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,135 miles (+21,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    893650569229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,204 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    904427260321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,193 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,193 miles
    Test number
    932009516179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,191 miles (+6,909)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,191 miles
    Test number
    233500467888
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges close to cords exposing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges close to cords exposing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

  17. Fail48,282 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    769144415173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass48,282 miles (+12,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    986034615174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,879 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,879 miles
    Test number
    955568514161
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ..
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L27 PPM

Does L27 PPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 PPM is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 PPM?
The MOT on L27 PPM is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 PPM done?
L27 PPM was recorded at 162,036 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 10,764 miles a year.
Has L27 PPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 PPM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 PPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 PPM find?
L27 PPM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; 1 vin number illegible, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L27P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.