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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L40 HLYMOT history

L40 HLY is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

L40 HLY silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
115,712 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HLY was last recorded at 115,712 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,702 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,712 miles
  • 2021 – 110,488 miles
  • 2020 – 110,071 miles
  • 2019 – 109,415 miles
  • 2018 – 108,201 miles
  • 2017 – 100,702 miles
  • 2016 – 93,352 miles
  • 2015 – 89,645 miles
  • 2013 – 84,300 miles
  • 2012 – 74,248 miles
  • 2011 – 66,738 miles
  • 2010 – 61,694 miles
  • 2009 – 56,613 miles
  • 2008 – 49,128 miles
  • 2007 – 44,519 miles
  • 2006 – 38,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,712 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under body trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,712 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,712 miles
    Test number
    986460031207
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,702 miles (+5,214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    672027759335
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    852116808861
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  4. Fail110,488 miles (+417)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    648377027642
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  5. Pass110,071 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,071 miles
    Test number
    546103222795
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail110,062 miles (+647)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,062 miles
    Test number
    181493186425
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,415 miles (+1,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    966184388795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,201 miles (+7,499)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,201 miles
    Test number
    312304756869
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,702 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    543817672429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail100,639 miles (+7,287)2 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    538829157381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass93,352 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    481290784076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail93,346 miles (+3,701)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    799898684398
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear facing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass89,645 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    757509505076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,300 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,300 miles
    Test number
    177970953369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f backing plates corroded and falling apart

  15. Fail84,277 miles (+10,029)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    369044143378
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f backing plates corroded and falling apart

  16. Pass74,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    767422832379
    • NoteBoth front lower wish bone arms have slight play

  17. Fail74,248 miles (+7,510)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    695071032308
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower wish bone arms have slight play

  18. Pass66,738 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    466411221322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,694 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    821098020347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,613 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    953770959286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,128 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,128 miles
    Test number
    352336558439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass44,519 miles (+6,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,519 miles
    Test number
    550234467262
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass38,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    971083966229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HLY

Does L40 HLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 HLY expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 HLY?
The MOT on L40 HLY expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 HLY done?
L40 HLY was recorded at 115,712 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has L40 HLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HLY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 HLY 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 HLY find?
L40 HLY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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