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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

L3 PPGMOT history

L3 PPG is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

L3 PPG grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,973 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PPG was last recorded at 127,973 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,152 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,973 miles
  • 2024 – 125,152 miles
  • 2023 – 121,930 miles
  • 2022 – 120,017 miles
  • 2021 – 117,497 miles
  • 2020 – 114,117 miles
  • 2019 – 110,206 miles
  • 2018 – 106,220 miles
  • 2017 – 102,932 miles
  • 2016 – 99,451 miles
  • 2015 – 96,005 miles
  • 2014 – 85,312 miles
  • 2013 – 84,173 miles
  • 2012 – 79,835 miles
  • 2011 – 76,778 miles
  • 2010 – 73,428 miles
  • 2009 – 69,217 miles
  • 2008 – 58,314 miles
  • 2007 – 48,278 miles
  • 2006 – 29,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,973 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,973 miles (+2,821)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,973 miles
    Test number
    399417679247
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,152 miles (+3,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,152 miles
    Test number
    691273718691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,930 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    799945120714
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail121,924 miles (+1,907)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    745871007380
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass120,017 miles (+60)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,017 miles
    Test number
    916576076953
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  6. Fail119,957 miles (+2,460)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,957 miles
    Test number
    259208694146
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  7. Pass117,497 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    733114263185
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,448 miles (+3,331)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    504313257349
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,117 miles (+46)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,117 miles
    Test number
    857928550960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail114,071 miles (+3,865)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    629763361098
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass110,206 miles (+3,986)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    601644855593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,220 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,220 miles
    Test number
    633844971966
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has Slight Damage on Centre but not considered excessive

  13. Pass102,932 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    618287039466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail102,929 miles (+3,478)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,929 miles
    Test number
    597623049542
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working no bulb holder (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,451 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,451 miles
    Test number
    851735134591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,360 miles (+3,355)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    688260972158
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm inner bolt (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass96,005 miles (+10,693)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    557683236931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,312 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    197101024261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,173 miles (+4,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,173 miles
    Test number
    317642823400
    • NoteNearside and offside rear steel brake pipes to flexi's rusty advise

  20. Pass79,835 miles (+3,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    657943322250
    • NoteNearside and offside rear steel brake pipe/flexi rusty advise

  21. Pass76,778 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    656027591151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,428 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    232201210272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,217 miles (+2,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    383644829256
    • NoteSeepage of greese to offside front inner drive shaft gaitor.

  24. Pass66,549 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    442199289031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail66,540 miles (+8,226)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    840739689026
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass58,314 miles (+10,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,314 miles
    Test number
    103618088063
    • NoteFront brake pads look quite low & discs low.
    • NoteRear pads & discs look low.

  27. Pass48,278 miles (+18,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    710484217248
    • NoteRear pads .75 worn

  28. Pass29,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    932575416248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PPG

Does L3 PPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PPG is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 PPG?
The MOT on L3 PPG is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PPG done?
L3 PPG was recorded at 127,973 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has L3 PPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PPG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 PPG 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 PPG find?
L3 PPG passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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