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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L3 DBGMOT history

L3 DBG is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L3 DBG black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,583 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DBG was last recorded at 49,583 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,091 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,583 miles
  • 2025 – 48,091 miles
  • 2024 – 47,806 miles
  • 2023 – 46,953 miles
  • 2022 – 46,161 miles
  • 2021 – 45,440 miles
  • 2019 – 44,379 miles
  • 2018 – 42,440 miles
  • 2017 – 41,037 miles
  • 2016 – 39,629 miles
  • 2015 – 36,885 miles
  • 2014 – 32,162 miles
  • 2013 – 28,599 miles
  • 2012 – 23,567 miles
  • 2010 – 17,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,583 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering lock not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,583 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    456593990972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,091 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    243151044688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,806 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    272858481207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,953 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    826877230339
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

  5. Fail46,953 miles (+792)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    341606084334
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

  6. Pass46,161 miles (+721)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,161 miles
    Test number
    331084746916
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass45,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    180196519497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,440 miles (+1,061)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    401575379348
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass44,379 miles (+1,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    114222713856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,440 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    474150961205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link worn.

  11. Pass41,037 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    993990999640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass39,629 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    209248356061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    217154748993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,885 miles (+4,723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    911398714948
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  15. Fail32,162 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    417142554498
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass32,162 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    559222854307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,599 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    937399733353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,592 miles (+1,956)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,592 miles
    Test number
    699390433349
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass26,636 miles (+3,069)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    856322103077
    • NoteA.very slight play in both front drop links
    • NoteA.very slight play in n/s/r drop link

  20. Pass23,567 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    656845202086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    351244680401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DBG

Does L3 DBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DBG is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DBG?
The MOT on L3 DBG is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DBG done?
L3 DBG was recorded at 49,583 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has L3 DBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DBG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 DBG 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 DBG find?
L3 DBG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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