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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L3 TTUMOT history

L3 TTU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L3 TTU 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
141,298 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TTU was last recorded at 141,298 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2015: 92,723 miles, lower than 92,761 miles on 30 Nov 2015.

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
137,963 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,335 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,298 miles
  • 2024 – 137,963 miles
  • 2023 – 133,467 miles
  • 2022 – 129,668 miles
  • 2021 – 124,394 miles
  • 2020 – 119,464 miles
  • 2019 – 114,987 miles
  • 2018 – 109,603 miles
  • 2017 – 104,624 miles
  • 2016 – 99,146 miles
  • 2015 – 92,723 miles
  • 2014 – 87,273 miles
  • 2013 – 84,818 miles
  • 2011 – 74,523 miles
  • 2009 – 65,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,298 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- front of wheel- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,298 miles (+3,335)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,298 miles
    Test number
    688334144034
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,963 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,963 miles
    Test number
    332801473872
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,963 miles (+4,496)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,963 miles
    Test number
    574078613962
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,467 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,467 miles
    Test number
    701010245244
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,466 miles (+3,798)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,466 miles
    Test number
    558766968509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,668 miles (+5,274)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,668 miles
    Test number
    566768049177
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass124,394 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,394 miles
    Test number
    274657372250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    120671586187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail119,463 miles (+4,476)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    270333058995
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front of wheel- chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass114,987 miles (+5,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,987 miles
    Test number
    334386623123
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides- rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass109,603 miles (+4,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    377283851611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass104,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    292546661027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail104,623 miles (+5,477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    262586699629
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush- rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass99,146 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    772550926247
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- front of wheel- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail99,118 miles (+6,395)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,118 miles
    Test number
    519919873624
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides- flexi to w/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Lower Ball joint has excessive play both sides- chalked (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- front of wheel- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass92,723 miles (-38)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,723 miles
    Test number
    616925438509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,761 miles (+5,488)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,761 miles
    Test number
    752949041544
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass87,273 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    346238534367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,818 miles (+1,773)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    329505693448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre worn.
    • NoteN/S/Rear tyre worn.

  20. Fail83,045 miles4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    815814983243
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/Front tyre worn.
    • NoteN/S/Rear tyre worn.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485615872213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616811372267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass74,523 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    675801871265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,168 miles (+3,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    858438891079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass65,702 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    253254529238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

Questions about L3 TTU

Does L3 TTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TTU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 TTU?
The MOT on L3 TTU 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 TTU done?
L3 TTU was recorded at 141,298 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has L3 TTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TTU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 TTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 TTU find?
L3 TTU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective poor images; offside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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