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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L3 GVBMOT history

L3 GVB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 133,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

L3 GVB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
133,021 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 GVB
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 GVB was last recorded at 133,021 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2014: 43,015 miles, lower than 66,967 miles on 30 Aug 2013.

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
131,721 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
8,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,021 miles
  • 2021 – 117,203 miles
  • 2020 – 116,878 miles
  • 2018 – 105,873 miles
  • 2017 – 101,752 miles
  • 2016 – 97,382 miles
  • 2015 – 93,974 miles
  • 2014 – 43,015 miles
  • 2013 – 66,967 miles
  • 2012 – 54,544 miles
  • 2011 – 30,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,021 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,021 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,021 miles
    Test number
    301796502856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,721 miles (+14,518)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,721 miles
    Test number
    162105108985
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,203 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,203 miles
    Test number
    769905178156
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,203 miles (+325)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,203 miles
    Test number
    973994405587
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,878 miles (+11,005)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,878 miles
    Test number
    868812921942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,873 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    928558136098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,752 miles (+4,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    341839739672
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on edges

  8. Pass97,382 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,382 miles
    Test number
    827726724281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    234312297584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,974 miles (+50,959)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    890016209698
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail43,015 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    378602454409
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak, appears to be engine and gearbox

  12. Pass43,015 miles (-23,952)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    745492354249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak, appears to be engine and gearbox

  13. Pass66,967 miles (+12,423)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    867682943230
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass54,544 miles (+23,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    155034642200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,984 miles
    Test number
    575431281082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 GVB

Does L3 GVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 GVB expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 GVB?
The MOT on L3 GVB expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 GVB done?
L3 GVB was recorded at 133,021 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
Has L3 GVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 GVB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 GVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 GVB find?
L3 GVB passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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