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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L40 YABMOT history

L40 YAB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

L40 YAB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
162,301 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YAB was last recorded at 162,301 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2008: 56,853 miles, lower than 57,835 miles on 2 Sept 2008.

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
159,269 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
8,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 162,301 miles
  • 2020 – 159,269 miles
  • 2019 – 151,198 miles
  • 2018 – 143,608 miles
  • 2017 – 138,960 miles
  • 2016 – 132,531 miles
  • 2015 – 125,597 miles
  • 2014 – 114,850 miles
  • 2013 – 104,130 miles
  • 2012 – 94,933 miles
  • 2011 – 83,116 miles
  • 2009 – 70,449 miles
  • 2008 – 56,853 miles
  • 2007 – 39,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,301 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,301 miles
    Test number
    968869434764
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail162,301 miles (+3,032)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,301 miles
    Test number
    422781094539
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass159,269 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,269 miles
    Test number
    444028927134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,198 miles (+7,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,198 miles
    Test number
    583739937824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,608 miles (+109)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,608 miles
    Test number
    651814464351
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,499 miles (+4,539)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,499 miles
    Test number
    848749786355
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no washer fluid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass138,960 miles (+6,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,960 miles
    Test number
    275446016627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass132,531 miles (+6,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,531 miles
    Test number
    393214114576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

  9. Pass125,597 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,597 miles
    Test number
    661562238292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,576 miles (+136)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,576 miles
    Test number
    199718450453
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Pass125,440 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,440 miles
    Test number
    513132637878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,437 miles (+10,587)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,437 miles
    Test number
    609883015064
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass114,850 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    149423734256
    • 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)

  14. Fail114,842 miles (+10,712)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    928590734218
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)

  15. Pass104,130 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    607492933276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,933 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    109676222298
    • 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)

  17. Fail94,809 miles (+11,693)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,809 miles
    Test number
    765112422204
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)

  18. Pass83,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    868031061069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,116 miles (+12,667)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    515910561003
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,449 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    574927589266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail70,261 miles (+13,408)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    333411089477
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass56,853 miles (-982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    641760658256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,835 miles (+17,928)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    171516648296
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall starting to show signs of cracking

  24. Pass39,907 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    670825717122
    • NoteCreaking noise from o/s/r suspension but no visible freeplay or wear.
    • NoteHandbrake has low brake effort,just good enough to reach required efficiency
    • NoteSlight scraping noise from o/s/r brake when turned by hand.

Questions about L40 YAB

Does L40 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 YAB expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 YAB?
The MOT on L40 YAB expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 YAB done?
L40 YAB was recorded at 162,301 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 8,390 miles a year.
Has L40 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YAB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 YAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 YAB find?
L40 YAB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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