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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

L31 LEFMOT history

L31 LEF is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L31 LEF grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,537 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LEF was last recorded at 119,537 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2020: 108,851 miles, lower than 135,401 miles on 24 Aug 2015.
  • 17 Feb 2023: 111,385 miles, lower than 139,342 miles on 7 Jan 2022.

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
119,525 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,537 miles
  • 2025 – 117,596 miles
  • 2024 – 116,148 miles
  • 2023 – 111,385 miles
  • 2022 – 139,342 miles
  • 2021 – 139,339 miles
  • 2020 – 108,851 miles
  • 2015 – 135,401 miles
  • 2014 – 128,612 miles
  • 2013 – 117,171 miles
  • 2012 – 110,214 miles
  • 2011 – 89,951 miles
  • 2010 – 74,997 miles
  • 2009 – 66,939 miles
  • 2007 – 46,028 miles
  • 2006 – 36,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,537 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder side corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,537 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    299702179659
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  2. Fail119,525 miles (+1,929)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,525 miles
    Test number
    255906330227
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  3. Pass117,596 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,596 miles
    Test number
    384177751265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front control arm b/j has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,148 miles (+4,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    319596910001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass111,385 miles (-27,957)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,385 miles
    Test number
    316358689689
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All Indicators (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,342 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,342 miles
    Test number
    973712594878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,339 miles (+30,488)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,339 miles
    Test number
    658799413590
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass108,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    780547639881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    788539686107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements

  10. Pass135,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,401 miles
    Test number
    645588339054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail135,401 miles (+6,789)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,401 miles
    Test number
    923430089323
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,612 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,612 miles
    Test number
    476405074210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp pattens dim

  13. Fail128,562 miles (+11,391)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    955473174243
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp pattens dim

  14. Pass117,171 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,171 miles
    Test number
    506616973245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,214 miles
    Test number
    378528272433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,192 miles (+6,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    285648772227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass103,238 miles (+13,287)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,238 miles
    Test number
    716563862055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,951 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    739754361021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,107 miles (+14,110)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    326993341071
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass74,997 miles (+8,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    493894350043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,939 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    324707479050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail66,823 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    604832679092
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493038158092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,028 miles (+9,921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    582103787085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    702408156005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 LEF

Does L31 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LEF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LEF?
The MOT on L31 LEF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LEF done?
L31 LEF was recorded at 119,537 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has L31 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 LEF find?
L31 LEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: under side corroded.

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