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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L28 MLKMOT history

L28 MLK is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L28 MLK black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
82,425 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 MLK was last recorded at 82,425 miles on 15 May 2026, 6,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,932 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,493 miles
Average per year
5,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,425 miles
  • 2025 – 75,932 miles
  • 2024 – 70,264 miles
  • 2023 – 65,759 miles
  • 2022 – 62,325 miles
  • 2021 – 58,355 miles
  • 2020 – 56,522 miles
  • 2019 – 55,095 miles
  • 2018 – 53,191 miles
  • 2017 – 48,365 miles
  • 2016 – 43,917 miles
  • 2015 – 29,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,425 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,425 miles (+6,493)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    317421495217
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass75,932 miles (+5,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    608521013219
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,264 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    918079148212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    538282753647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,759 miles (+3,434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    173656945859
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,325 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    302087118514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,355 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    942502505273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,522 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    114333842658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail56,521 miles (+1,426)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    178519249484
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass55,095 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    850929512427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,191 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    773057144879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,365 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    156054984808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,917 miles (+14,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    301112251794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass29,858 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    188780915278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,480 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    185408845173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L28 MLK

Does L28 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 MLK is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 MLK?
The MOT on L28 MLK is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 MLK done?
L28 MLK was recorded at 82,425 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,011 miles a year.
Has L28 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 MLK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 MLK 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 L28 MLK find?
L28 MLK passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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