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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L29 SGRMOT history

L29 SGR is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

L29 SGR black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,864 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SGR
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 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SGR was last recorded at 76,864 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 3,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,265 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,599 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,864 miles
  • 2024 – 73,265 miles
  • 2023 – 69,670 miles
  • 2022 – 64,000 miles
  • 2021 – 61,417 miles
  • 2020 – 58,797 miles
  • 2019 – 55,218 miles
  • 2018 – 51,683 miles
  • 2017 – 41,727 miles
  • 2016 – 35,229 miles
  • 2015 – 24,455 miles
  • 2014 – 16,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,864 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Emissions to clean to get reading on smoke tester

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,864 miles (+3,599)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    370461005707
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass73,265 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    269962670755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    221536603741
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to get reading on smoke tester
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
  4. Fail69,670 miles (+5,670)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    703934068338
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to get reading on smoke tester
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
  5. Pass64,000 miles (+2,583)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,000 miles
    Test number
    711898954398
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,417 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    563099546216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,797 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    159694876506
    • AdvisoryN/s side repeater insecure
  8. Pass55,218 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,218 miles
    Test number
    768889582449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,683 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    144855539695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,678 miles (+9,951)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    638765050259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre wearing on edges
  11. Pass41,727 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    105323605634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,229 miles
    Test number
    768889060459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail35,229 miles (+10,774)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,229 miles
    Test number
    163209087569
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass24,455 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    179246595246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,590 miles
    Test number
    868873874252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SGR

Does L29 SGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SGR is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 SGR?
The MOT on L29 SGR is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SGR done?
L29 SGR was recorded at 76,864 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has L29 SGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SGR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 SGR 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 L29 SGR find?
L29 SGR passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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