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BMW X5

Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

L2 NTBMOT history

L2 NTB is a beige diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 211,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L2 NTB beige BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
211,836 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 NTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 NTB was last recorded at 211,836 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,054 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,782 miles
Average per year
7,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,836 miles
  • 2024 – 209,054 miles
  • 2023 – 204,719 miles
  • 2022 – 204,369 miles
  • 2021 – 202,170 miles
  • 2020 – 196,398 miles
  • 2019 – 193,346 miles
  • 2018 – 188,259 miles
  • 2017 – 181,634 miles
  • 2016 – 164,405 miles
  • 2014 – 142,390 miles
  • 2013 – 125,976 miles
  • 2012 – 112,452 miles
  • 2011 – 109,220 miles
  • 2010 – 105,149 miles
  • 2009 – 97,779 miles
  • 2008 – 91,860 miles
  • 2007 – 80,358 miles
  • 2006 – 63,674 miles
  • 2005 – 53,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,836 miles (+2,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    211,836 miles
    Test number
    479974265528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,054 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    209,054 miles
    Test number
    908841287436
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass204,719 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    204,719 miles
    Test number
    464939480764
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail204,712 miles (+343)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,712 miles
    Test number
    622317746303
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Pipes In Front Of Sub-Frame Marked In Chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Dust Cover On Bottom Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Most Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Centre Ball Joint In Hub Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass204,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,369 miles
    Test number
    129886354882
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure on heating system exhaust

  6. Fail204,261 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,261 miles
    Test number
    540119096524
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure on heating system exhaust

  7. Pass202,170 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    202,170 miles
    Test number
    762855620696
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  8. Fail202,159 miles (+5,761)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,159 miles
    Test number
    504979465748
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass196,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    196,398 miles
    Test number
    201389425125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail196,393 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,393 miles
    Test number
    588831106796
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass193,346 miles (+5,087)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,346 miles
    Test number
    809120457992
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass188,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    188,259 miles
    Test number
    147947829003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail188,259 miles (+6,625)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,259 miles
    Test number
    781383462855
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass181,634 miles (+17,229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,634 miles
    Test number
    672698787572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished

  15. Pass164,405 miles (+22,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,405 miles
    Test number
    234739990561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass142,390 miles (+16,414)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,390 miles
    Test number
    417139544347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,976 miles (+13,524)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,976 miles
    Test number
    927420243397
    • NoteN/s/f lower wishbone bush starting to split
    • NoteRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  18. Pass112,452 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,452 miles
    Test number
    916590502399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,440 miles (+3,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,440 miles
    Test number
    698156492293
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass109,220 miles (+4,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,220 miles
    Test number
    929771501319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass105,149 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,149 miles
    Test number
    434778690273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,779 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,779 miles
    Test number
    712853829313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,860 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    483423258397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail91,801 miles (+11,443)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    933681658311
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass80,358 miles (+16,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    900424457386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,674 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    184415656321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    311653855302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 NTB

Does L2 NTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 NTB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 NTB?
The MOT on L2 NTB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 NTB done?
L2 NTB was recorded at 211,836 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
Has L2 NTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 NTB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 NTB 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 L2 NTB find?
L2 NTB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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