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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L4 BDFMOT history

L4 BDF is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L4 BDF blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,645 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BDF was last recorded at 142,645 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 8,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,810 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,835 miles
Average per year
7,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,645 miles
  • 2025 – 133,810 miles
  • 2024 – 125,675 miles
  • 2023 – 119,027 miles
  • 2022 – 116,557 miles
  • 2021 – 112,003 miles
  • 2020 – 103,859 miles
  • 2019 – 97,855 miles
  • 2018 – 90,989 miles
  • 2017 – 88,472 miles
  • 2016 – 71,964 miles
  • 2015 – 54,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,645 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,645 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,645 miles
    Test number
    762799969464
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,810 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    885157688989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail133,807 miles (+8,132)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,807 miles
    Test number
    774739205606
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,675 miles (+6,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    861230090779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,027 miles (+2,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    667215136843
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Pass116,557 miles (+4,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    116291612562
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,003 miles (+8,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,003 miles
    Test number
    528224387054
    • AdvisoryEmission value 0.51

  8. Pass103,859 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    303865997635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    312853723138
    • 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))

  10. Fail97,850 miles (+6,861)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    970872417296
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass90,989 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,989 miles
    Test number
    757275157538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    810332534809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,472 miles (+16,508)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    271583808763
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass71,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    694645571731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,963 miles (+17,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    488659501381
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass54,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,176 miles
    Test number
    129686054191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 BDF

Does L4 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BDF is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BDF?
The MOT on L4 BDF is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BDF done?
L4 BDF was recorded at 142,645 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,983 miles a year.
Has L4 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BDF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 BDF 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 L4 BDF find?
L4 BDF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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