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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L2 PPLMOT history

L2 PPL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L2 PPL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
193,261 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 PPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 PPL was last recorded at 193,261 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 11,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,703 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,558 miles
Average per year
8,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,261 miles
  • 2024 – 181,703 miles
  • 2023 – 178,247 miles
  • 2022 – 174,626 miles
  • 2021 – 168,500 miles
  • 2020 – 160,625 miles
  • 2019 – 141,660 miles
  • 2018 – 126,997 miles
  • 2017 – 113,127 miles
  • 2016 – 106,249 miles
  • 2015 – 96,994 miles
  • 2014 – 94,421 miles
  • 2013 – 81,833 miles
  • 2012 – 68,913 miles
  • 2011 – 59,729 miles
  • 2010 – 50,897 miles
  • 2009 – 45,901 miles
  • 2008 – 40,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front both front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear 285/45/19 both rear tyres worn inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rough running on tickover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,261 miles (+11,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    193,261 miles
    Test number
    907695452799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,703 miles (+3,456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,703 miles
    Test number
    834545224614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT ARMS INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,247 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,247 miles
    Test number
    702841576158
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT ARMS INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,626 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,626 miles
    Test number
    805807250816
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCENTRE HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN
    • AdvisoryENGINE MISFIRE

  5. Fail174,626 miles (+6,126)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,626 miles
    Test number
    900838656922
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCENTRE HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN
    • AdvisoryENGINE MISFIRE

  6. Pass168,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,500 miles
    Test number
    893773242373
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just pasted 16%

  7. Fail168,500 miles (+7,875)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,500 miles
    Test number
    399425388074
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just pasted 16%
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor light on.
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor light on.

  8. Pass160,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,625 miles
    Test number
    197146488343
    • AdvisoryFront both front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear 285/45/19 both rear tyres worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryRough running on tickover

  9. Fail160,625 miles (+18,965)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,625 miles
    Test number
    134202491938
    • MajorNearside Front Brake insecure brake retainer missing to hold caliper on to carrier (1.1.21 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear 285/45/19 both rear tyres worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryRough running on tickover

  10. Pass141,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    369833869511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,660 miles (+14,663)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    960458802596
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested due to self leveling switch broken (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    776809430219
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail126,997 miles (+13,870)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    739156753996
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass113,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,127 miles
    Test number
    775423051840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,127 miles (+6,878)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,127 miles
    Test number
    943312859532
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

  16. Pass106,249 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    628189640774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,994 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    427302185165
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass96,994 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    556142185139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,421 miles (+390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    255219314244
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake pipes

  20. Fail94,031 miles (+12,198)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,031 miles
    Test number
    358276114245
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake pipes

  21. Pass81,833 miles (+12,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    466945533258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass68,913 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    228957532290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,729 miles (+8,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    168154331204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,897 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    542645630261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,901 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    130658639276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    604185158206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 PPL

Does L2 PPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 PPL is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 PPL?
The MOT on L2 PPL is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 PPL done?
L2 PPL was recorded at 193,261 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,581 miles a year.
Has L2 PPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 PPL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L2 PPL 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 PPL find?
L2 PPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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