BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
L40 OABMOT history
L40 OAB is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 144,344 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 OAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 OAB was last recorded at 144,344 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 12,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,375 miles · 2 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,969 miles
- Average per year
- 7,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,344 miles
- 2024 – 131,375 miles
- 2023 – 123,335 miles
- 2022 – 115,550 miles
- 2021 – 112,473 miles
- 2020 – 106,655 miles
- 2019 – 96,266 miles
- 2018 – 86,112 miles
- 2017 – 77,145 miles
- 2015 – 64,487 miles
- 2014 – 57,123 miles
- 2013 – 45,211 miles
- 2012 – 39,274 miles
- 2011 – 33,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 144,344 miles
- Test number
- 840592384636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,344 miles (+12,969)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,344 miles
- Test number
- 427521986013
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass131,375 miles (+8,040)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 131,375 miles
- Test number
- 486736093116
- AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged on N/S
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
Pass123,335 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 123,335 miles
- Test number
- 928436271592
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail123,333 miles (+7,783)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,333 miles
- Test number
- 378080193652
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
- AdvisoryUnderside components covered
Pass115,550 miles (+3,077)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 115,550 miles
- Test number
- 861086106374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,473 miles (+5,818)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 112,473 miles
- Test number
- 682996467836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 106,655 miles
- Test number
- 433859055680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,655 miles (+10,389)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,655 miles
- Test number
- 990869484210
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass96,266 miles (+10,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,266 miles
- Test number
- 227529712665
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,112 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 86,112 miles
- Test number
- 779900985480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Fail86,112 miles (+8,967)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,112 miles
- Test number
- 263345563809
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer shoulder
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,145 miles (+12,658)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 77,145 miles
- Test number
- 576582394850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cuts in tread no cords exposed
Pass64,487 miles (+7,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 64,487 miles
- Test number
- 550084399591
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,123 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,123 miles
- Test number
- 725973094244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,490 miles (+7,279)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,490 miles
- Test number
- 287860824416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,211 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,211 miles
- Test number
- 416138323166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,274 miles (+5,519)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,274 miles
- Test number
- 706575922146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 33,755 miles
- Test number
- 246875521433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 OAB
- Does L40 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OAB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 OAB?
- The MOT on L40 OAB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 OAB done?
- L40 OAB was recorded at 144,344 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,455 miles a year.
- Has L40 OAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 OAB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 OAB 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 OAB find?
- L40 OAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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