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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

L3 PNLMOT history

L3 PNL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L3 PNL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,920 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PNL was last recorded at 126,920 miles on 20 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,913 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,920 miles
  • 2025 – 124,914 miles
  • 2024 – 121,492 miles
  • 2023 – 118,792 miles
  • 2022 – 115,682 miles
  • 2021 – 112,567 miles
  • 2020 – 109,259 miles
  • 2019 – 105,815 miles
  • 2018 – 101,996 miles
  • 2017 – 98,294 miles
  • 2016 – 93,524 miles
  • 2015 – 90,139 miles
  • 2014 – 86,870 miles
  • 2013 – 82,896 miles
  • 2012 – 74,037 miles
  • 2011 – 64,983 miles
  • 2010 – 57,663 miles
  • 2009 – 48,987 miles
  • 2008 – 39,611 miles
  • 2007 – 31,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,920 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.

  • Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,920 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    587671195113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,913 miles (+1,999)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    613730485612
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,914 miles (+721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    571168099916
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail124,193 miles (+2,701)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,193 miles
    Test number
    402902381649
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass121,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,492 miles
    Test number
    288931163085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,492 miles (+2,700)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,492 miles
    Test number
    889805658630
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass118,792 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,792 miles
    Test number
    912620509428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    129874944857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,682 miles (+3,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    311939368531
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    363312092331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,567 miles (+3,308)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    210611252985
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass109,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,259 miles
    Test number
    828497763763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail109,259 miles (+3,444)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,259 miles
    Test number
    938155911419
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass105,815 miles (+3,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    730584835241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass101,996 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,996 miles
    Test number
    548699437373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,294 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    943983520702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,524 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    862251347893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,519 miles (+3,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    538151382297
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,139 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    747463855184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,870 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,870 miles
    Test number
    209752944192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    117641153188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,896 miles (+8,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    745841453124
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass74,037 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    517741352186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,023 miles (+9,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    317370852187
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass64,983 miles (+7,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,983 miles
    Test number
    289142751443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass57,663 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,663 miles
    Test number
    682954650146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,987 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,987 miles
    Test number
    142564659169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,611 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,611 miles
    Test number
    781528058158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    940169847156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PNL

Does L3 PNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PNL is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PNL?
The MOT on L3 PNL is valid until 1 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 PNL done?
L3 PNL was recorded at 126,920 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has L3 PNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PNL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 PNL 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 PNL find?
L3 PNL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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