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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L40 BCSMOT history

L40 BCS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L40 BCS grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
192,608 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BCS was last recorded at 192,608 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,603 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,608 miles
  • 2024 – 192,603 miles
  • 2023 – 190,719 miles
  • 2022 – 184,679 miles
  • 2021 – 180,446 miles
  • 2020 – 161,375 miles
  • 2019 – 142,046 miles
  • 2018 – 124,537 miles
  • 2017 – 117,584 miles
  • 2016 – 108,158 miles
  • 2015 – 98,095 miles
  • 2014 – 84,240 miles
  • 2013 – 64,924 miles
  • 2012 – 56,837 miles
  • 2011 – 46,763 miles
  • 2010 – 37,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,608 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    192,608 miles
    Test number
    470526207661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass192,603 miles (+1,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    192,603 miles
    Test number
    540328314392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass190,719 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    190,719 miles
    Test number
    601973771966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,679 miles (+4,233)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    184,679 miles
    Test number
    153057921933
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,446 miles (+19,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    180,446 miles
    Test number
    567171057539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    161,375 miles
    Test number
    233705602008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail161,375 miles (+19,329)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,375 miles
    Test number
    897345086743
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,046 miles
    Test number
    900421609087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,046 miles (+17,509)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,046 miles
    Test number
    755537331555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre on limet

  10. Pass124,537 miles (+6,953)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,537 miles
    Test number
    264910722003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    765731504282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,584 miles (+9,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    866811314840
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass108,158 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    761837496568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,095 miles (+13,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,095 miles
    Test number
    737714655100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,240 miles (+19,316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    547749364104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,924 miles (+8,087)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    158566273159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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
    • NoteRear tyres getting low down to 2.8mm

  17. Pass56,837 miles (+10,074)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    307385962179
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOs number plate bulb dull

  18. Fail46,763 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,763 miles
    Test number
    619328051144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass46,763 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,763 miles
    Test number
    659828751179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,660 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    864041360149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges (raised tread)
    • NoteN/s rear inner side light not working

  21. Fail37,660 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    451620760119
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges (raised tread)

Questions about L40 BCS

Does L40 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BCS is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 BCS?
The MOT on L40 BCS is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BCS done?
L40 BCS was recorded at 192,608 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,994 miles a year.
Has L40 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BCS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 BCS 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 L40 BCS find?
L40 BCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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