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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L3 KDGMOT history

L3 KDG is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 232,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L3 KDG silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
232,110 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KDG was last recorded at 232,110 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,278 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,832 miles
Average per year
8,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,110 miles
  • 2025 – 227,278 miles
  • 2024 – 221,562 miles
  • 2023 – 216,806 miles
  • 2022 – 210,897 miles
  • 2021 – 200,641 miles
  • 2020 – 192,295 miles
  • 2019 – 184,570 miles
  • 2018 – 176,836 miles
  • 2017 – 169,112 miles
  • 2016 – 162,654 miles
  • 2015 – 152,677 miles
  • 2014 – 142,489 miles
  • 2013 – 136,154 miles
  • 2012 – 126,905 miles
  • 2011 – 118,227 miles
  • 2010 – 110,389 miles
  • 2009 – 100,931 miles
  • 2007 – 84,930 miles
  • 2006 – 69,940 miles
  • 2005 – 60,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,110 miles (+4,832)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    232,110 miles
    Test number
    553948599616
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass227,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    227,278 miles
    Test number
    747423815511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail227,278 miles (+5,716)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,278 miles
    Test number
    504010968678
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass221,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    221,562 miles
    Test number
    984338546747
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail221,562 miles (+4,756)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,562 miles
    Test number
    552274875337
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass216,806 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    216,806 miles
    Test number
    554128346325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass210,897 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    210,897 miles
    Test number
    139681801760
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail210,985 miles (+10,344)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,985 miles
    Test number
    806214300354
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS pump connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass200,641 miles (+8,346)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    200,641 miles
    Test number
    567536437370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at rear of N/S front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on rear section of O/S front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight intensity reduced on both dipped head lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Split and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass192,295 miles (+7,725)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    192,295 miles
    Test number
    203482361461
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside dip Beam slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff (damp)

  11. Pass184,570 miles (+7,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    184,570 miles
    Test number
    475114624334
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass176,836 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    176,836 miles
    Test number
    614559320517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,112 miles (+6,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    169,112 miles
    Test number
    900874086545
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on N/S/F metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass162,654 miles (+9,977)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,654 miles
    Test number
    212402945223
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on N/S/F metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Park brake effort low
    • AdvisorySeal perished on fuel filler cap

  15. Pass152,677 miles (+10,188)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    152,677 miles
    Test number
    128673405217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)
    • NoteCorrosion starting on N/S front metal brake pipe

  16. Pass142,489 miles (+6,335)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,489 miles
    Test number
    279850714276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass136,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    145512333298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,154 miles (+9,249)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    489532633247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass126,905 miles (+8,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    349348422452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass118,227 miles (+7,838)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,227 miles
    Test number
    325959331453
    • NoteBOTH FRONT ARM FRONT BUSHES PERRISHED
    • NoteBOTH FRONT DROP LINKS KNOCKING
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND PERRISHED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteFRONT PADS VERY THIN
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS POOR

  21. Pass110,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,389 miles
    Test number
    604604240260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,389 miles (+9,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,389 miles
    Test number
    900893540213
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass100,931 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,931 miles
    Test number
    290850749219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  24. Fail100,931 miles (+16,001)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,931 miles
    Test number
    102710949254
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  25. Pass84,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    510398717362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,930 miles (+14,990)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    672406617399
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

  27. Pass69,940 miles (+9,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    294433366204
    • NoteN/s rear tyre warn on inner edge

  28. Pass60,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    552417355292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail60,017 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    752557455205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about L3 KDG

Does L3 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KDG is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KDG?
The MOT on L3 KDG is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KDG done?
L3 KDG was recorded at 232,110 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,307 miles a year.
Has L3 KDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KDG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 KDG 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 KDG find?
L3 KDG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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