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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L2 GCRMOT history

L2 GCR is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L2 GCR black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,853 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 GCR
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
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 GCR was last recorded at 110,853 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2019: 92,205 miles, lower than 163,562 miles on 10 Oct 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
110,844 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,853 miles
  • 2024 – 108,783 miles
  • 2023 – 106,059 miles
  • 2022 – 101,856 miles
  • 2021 – 98,931 miles
  • 2020 – 96,048 miles
  • 2019 – 92,205 miles
  • 2018 – 163,562 miles
  • 2017 – 157,040 miles
  • 2016 – 130,511 miles
  • 2015 – 104,052 miles
  • 2014 – 73,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,853 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,853 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,853 miles
    Test number
    294545312146
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail110,844 miles (+2,061)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,844 miles
    Test number
    671483635517
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,783 miles (+2,724)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    250722490034
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,059 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    304559602691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass101,856 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    502813347980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,931 miles (+2,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,931 miles
    Test number
    922739501286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass96,048 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    252931774772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,205 miles (-71,357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    174853191526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,562 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    163,562 miles
    Test number
    284362067905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,040 miles (+26,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    639836428764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass130,511 miles (+26,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,511 miles
    Test number
    316975164905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass104,052 miles (+30,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    879606655145
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass73,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    238843754408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 GCR

Does L2 GCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 GCR is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 GCR?
The MOT on L2 GCR is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 GCR done?
L2 GCR was recorded at 110,853 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has L2 GCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 GCR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 GCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 GCR find?
L2 GCR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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