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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L40 OVEMOT history

L40 OVE is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

L40 OVE grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,113 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OVE was last recorded at 118,113 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 1,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,165 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,948 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,113 miles
  • 2025 – 116,165 miles
  • 2024 – 112,685 miles
  • 2023 – 109,265 miles
  • 2022 – 97,298 miles
  • 2021 – 89,121 miles
  • 2019 – 83,530 miles
  • 2018 – 79,662 miles
  • 2017 – 76,168 miles
  • 2016 – 68,783 miles
  • 2015 – 56,738 miles
  • 2014 – 46,334 miles
  • 2013 – 40,709 miles
  • 2012 – 32,760 miles
  • 2011 – 25,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,113 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,113 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    306478955483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,165 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,165 miles
    Test number
    184423044798
    • 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))

  3. Pass112,685 miles (+3,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    464255628994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,265 miles (+11,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    919436981437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass97,298 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    933410106579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail97,297 miles (+8,176)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    122245406541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension system inoperative air spring (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass89,121 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,121 miles
    Test number
    234959394042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,530 miles (+3,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    994691132064
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,662 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    926623922894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    707552104870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,168 miles (+7,385)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    386039040801
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass68,783 miles (+12,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    105318434724
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass56,738 miles (+10,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    193320927994
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not in drivers view

  14. Pass46,334 miles (+5,625)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    258320164223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash

  15. Pass40,709 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    386397663229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,760 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,760 miles
    Test number
    215915752290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,537 miles (+7,457)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    488593842267
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass25,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,080 miles
    Test number
    267076861289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 OVE

Does L40 OVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OVE is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 OVE?
The MOT on L40 OVE is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 OVE done?
L40 OVE was recorded at 118,113 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has L40 OVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OVE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 OVE 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 OVE find?
L40 OVE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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