BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
L333 OBYMOT history
L333 OBY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 146,808 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,001 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L333 OBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L333 OBY was last recorded at 146,808 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 6,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,930 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,878 miles
- Average per year
- 5,001 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,808 miles
- 2025 – 139,930 miles
- 2024 – 128,714 miles
- 2023 – 125,278 miles
- 2022 – 122,307 miles
- 2021 – 118,089 miles
- 2020 – 113,928 miles
- 2019 – 110,429 miles
- 2018 – 106,043 miles
- 2017 – 100,630 miles
- 2016 – 96,865 miles
- 2015 – 93,879 miles
- 2014 – 91,069 miles
- 2012 – 77,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,808 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 146,808 miles
- Test number
- 358747050988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail146,808 miles (+6,878)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,808 miles
- Test number
- 345240629830
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass139,930 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 139,930 miles
- Test number
- 564677730203
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail139,929 miles (+11,215)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,929 miles
- Test number
- 350861290886
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,714 miles (+3,436)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 128,714 miles
- Test number
- 367784611016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,278 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 125,278 miles
- Test number
- 851220117087
- 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))
Pass122,307 miles (+4,218)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 122,307 miles
- Test number
- 117922605012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,089 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 118,089 miles
- Test number
- 905320148381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,928 miles (+3,499)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 113,928 miles
- Test number
- 356963964788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,429 miles (+4,386)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 110,429 miles
- Test number
- 561043395792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,043 miles (+5,413)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,043 miles
- Test number
- 642488399382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,630 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,630 miles
- Test number
- 141736482785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,865 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 96,865 miles
- Test number
- 443331195502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,879 miles (+2,810)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,879 miles
- Test number
- 355711265098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,069 miles (+13,768)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 91,069 miles
- Test number
- 759088954023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,301 miles
- Test number
- 159847232140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L333 OBY
- Does L333 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L333 OBY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L333 OBY?
- The MOT on L333 OBY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L333 OBY done?
- L333 OBY was recorded at 146,808 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
- Has L333 OBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L333 OBY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L333 OBY 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 L333 OBY find?
- L333 OBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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