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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L28 TYEMOT history

L28 TYE is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 181,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L28 TYE grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,699 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 TYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 TYE was last recorded at 181,699 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 6,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,256 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,443 miles
Average per year
8,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,699 miles
  • 2024 – 175,256 miles
  • 2023 – 167,729 miles
  • 2022 – 159,151 miles
  • 2021 – 153,793 miles
  • 2020 – 140,401 miles
  • 2019 – 119,770 miles
  • 2018 – 115,266 miles
  • 2017 – 110,749 miles
  • 2016 – 105,079 miles
  • 2015 – 96,781 miles
  • 2014 – 88,614 miles
  • 2013 – 81,901 miles
  • 2012 – 76,931 miles
  • 2011 – 66,917 miles
  • 2010 – 57,276 miles
  • 2009 – 40,330 miles
  • 2008 – 26,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,699 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,699 miles (+6,443)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,699 miles
    Test number
    368406316982
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass175,256 miles (+7,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,256 miles
    Test number
    777760338705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,729 miles (+8,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,729 miles
    Test number
    771598074615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil in centre (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,151 miles (+5,358)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,151 miles
    Test number
    666060244875
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,793 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,793 miles
    Test number
    746264024641
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail153,793 miles (+13,392)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,793 miles
    Test number
    626623755312
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,401 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    375942954660
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail140,401 miles (+20,631)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    146858282956
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,770 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    333715311410
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,770 miles (+4,504)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    873714758633
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,266 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    935479317424
    • Advisory4x4 warning light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance was low

  12. Fail115,266 miles (+4,517)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    495510693499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Advisory4x4 warning light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance was low

  13. Pass110,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,749 miles
    Test number
    544498946928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail110,749 miles (+5,670)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,749 miles
    Test number
    115549429914
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass105,079 miles (+8,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,079 miles
    Test number
    857805663475
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass96,781 miles (+8,167)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,781 miles
    Test number
    465246375178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass88,614 miles (+138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,614 miles
    Test number
    326712484100
    • NoteParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • NoteAll four tyres are perished with the rear two being worn on the inside edges

  18. Fail88,476 miles (+6,575)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    305015374181
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll four tyres are perished with the rear two being worn on the inside edges

  19. Pass81,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    419706173116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,901 miles (+4,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    487615173178
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  21. Pass76,931 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    268807472185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    875412081181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,917 miles (+9,641)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    207101581180
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass57,276 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    420309870108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,176 miles (+1,973)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    364765070103
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass55,203 miles (+14,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    694386200118
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass40,330 miles (+13,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    632254979193
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass26,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    741867078196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 TYE

Does L28 TYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 TYE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 TYE?
The MOT on L28 TYE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 TYE done?
L28 TYE was recorded at 181,699 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,781 miles a year.
Has L28 TYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 TYE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 TYE 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 TYE find?
L28 TYE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 4 more.

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