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Beige · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

L3 CPUMOT history

L3 CPU is a beige diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

L3 CPU beige BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
137,316 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CPU was last recorded at 137,316 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,289 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
5,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,316 miles
  • 2022 – 129,623 miles
  • 2021 – 123,735 miles
  • 2020 – 122,529 miles
  • 2019 – 117,164 miles
  • 2018 – 116,006 miles
  • 2017 – 114,520 miles
  • 2016 – 112,331 miles
  • 2015 – 110,432 miles
  • 2014 – 106,981 miles
  • 2013 – 103,836 miles
  • 2012 – 97,406 miles
  • 2011 – 89,511 miles
  • 2010 – 80,690 miles
  • 2009 – 71,545 miles
  • 2008 – 62,993 miles
  • 2007 – 53,501 miles
  • 2006 – 39,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,316 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,316 miles
    Test number
    645543107777
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,289 miles (+7,666)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,289 miles
    Test number
    516270433799
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link age detached (corroded) (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (track control arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,623 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,623 miles
    Test number
    453407773642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,521 miles (+5,786)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,521 miles
    Test number
    575807389141
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass123,735 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    753738537095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,728 miles (+1,199)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,728 miles
    Test number
    294571861292
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,529 miles (+5,365)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,529 miles
    Test number
    396552825104
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,164 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    192533959305
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail117,164 miles (+1,158)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    212998308851
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass116,006 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    215090067639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to show cracking

  11. Pass114,520 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,520 miles
    Test number
    272761962837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,331 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    676745034536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,432 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    118345365000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack but cant see ply chords yet

  14. Pass110,432 miles (+3,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    267865765068
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack but cant see ply chords yet

  15. Pass106,981 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    118855614100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,836 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    207398903401
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass103,836 miles (+6,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    409798603158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass97,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    236251232020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,394 miles (+7,883)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    185771332494
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass89,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    819883651054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail89,511 miles (+8,821)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    567673551010
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass80,690 miles (+9,145)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    290422830086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear hub area

  23. Pass71,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    653457539029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,545 miles (+8,552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    680125939021
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass62,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    103946248047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,988 miles (+9,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,988 miles
    Test number
    882956848002
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass53,501 miles (+14,293)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    202852137028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    483377936031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 CPU

Does L3 CPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 CPU expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 CPU?
The MOT on L3 CPU expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 CPU done?
L3 CPU was recorded at 137,316 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 5,761 miles a year.
Has L3 CPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CPU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 CPU 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 L3 CPU find?
L3 CPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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