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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

L2 UVEMOT history

L2 UVE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L2 UVE black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,674 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 UVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 UVE was last recorded at 147,674 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2017: 84,742 miles, lower than 94,742 miles on 22 Jun 2017.

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
145,230 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
7,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,674 miles
  • 2025 – 145,230 miles
  • 2024 – 143,035 miles
  • 2023 – 141,188 miles
  • 2022 – 138,820 miles
  • 2021 – 126,380 miles
  • 2020 – 113,315 miles
  • 2019 – 108,266 miles
  • 2018 – 99,411 miles
  • 2017 – 84,742 miles
  • 2016 – 87,277 miles
  • 2015 – 79,432 miles
  • 2014 – 71,911 miles
  • 2013 – 62,667 miles
  • 2012 – 51,024 miles
  • 2011 – 40,927 miles
  • 2010 – 28,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,674 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,674 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,674 miles
    Test number
    892101027806
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,674 miles (+2,444)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,674 miles
    Test number
    509930725181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,230 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    698055460311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,223 miles (+2,188)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,223 miles
    Test number
    606602265113
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,035 miles (+1,847)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,035 miles
    Test number
    737315078162
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,188 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,188 miles
    Test number
    285869183208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,187 miles (+2,367)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,187 miles
    Test number
    708080337471
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass138,820 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,820 miles
    Test number
    809176405569
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn smooth (BALD) close to cords
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner bush in rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner bush in rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail138,818 miles (+12,438)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,818 miles
    Test number
    350093900663
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn smooth (BALD) close to cords
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner bush in rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reflector damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner bush in rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,380 miles (+13,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,380 miles
    Test number
    397504517236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth(BALD) outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,315 miles
    Test number
    217065847271
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,315 miles (+5,049)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,315 miles
    Test number
    445662189771
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,266 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    359089759199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    600645784264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail99,411 miles (+1,394)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    985805485732
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass98,017 miles (+48)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    693111708745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail97,969 miles (+13,227)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,969 miles
    Test number
    956186720725
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass84,742 miles (-10,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    898196283776
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEmissions are too low for measuring
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer tread low

  19. Fail94,742 miles (+7,465)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,742 miles
    Test number
    812555505152
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEmissions are too low for measuring
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer tread low

  20. Pass87,277 miles (+7,845)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    392315914090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also has several nails within tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPark brake button deteriorated

  21. Pass79,432 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    619315475104
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  22. Fail79,432 miles (+7,521)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    737255175112
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteBoth front wipers deteriorated

  23. Pass71,911 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    178357774126
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow emissions

  24. Fail71,911 miles (+9,244)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    278317974183
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow emissions

  25. Pass62,667 miles (+11,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    608760413276
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread wearing on inner edges

  26. Pass51,024 miles (+10,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,024 miles
    Test number
    367144512465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass40,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    838516211241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,927 miles (+12,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    289396311284
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass28,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,423 miles
    Test number
    892842930272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 UVE

Does L2 UVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 UVE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 UVE?
The MOT on L2 UVE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 UVE done?
L2 UVE was recorded at 147,674 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,678 miles a year.
Has L2 UVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 UVE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 UVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 UVE find?
L2 UVE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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