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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L4 CXBMOT history

L4 CXB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 2 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

L4 CXB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
155,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CXB was last recorded at 155,055 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 3,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,702 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,353 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,055 miles
  • 2020 – 151,702 miles
  • 2019 – 144,838 miles
  • 2018 – 136,837 miles
  • 2017 – 131,762 miles
  • 2016 – 121,899 miles
  • 2015 – 105,214 miles
  • 2014 – 98,628 miles
  • 2013 – 89,530 miles
  • 2012 – 79,468 miles
  • 2011 – 69,888 miles
  • 2010 – 59,260 miles
  • 2009 – 49,079 miles
  • 2008 – 38,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,055 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All of them

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,055 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,055 miles
    Test number
    627791840693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass151,702 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,702 miles
    Test number
    611539476707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror slightly loose(Both side)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,696 miles (+6,858)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,696 miles
    Test number
    158665156531
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,838 miles (+8,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    424093502452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    923752148177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail136,837 miles (+5,075)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    974360981274
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,762 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    882698586396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,759 miles (+969)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,759 miles
    Test number
    982995649302
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass130,790 miles (+8,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    649534929016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass121,899 miles (+16,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,899 miles
    Test number
    480272566316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    798153535163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,209 miles (+6,581)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,209 miles
    Test number
    219193935178
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass98,628 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    185661944103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,623 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,623 miles
    Test number
    539820444135
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail98,616 miles (+9,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    818480944105
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass89,530 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    615820033127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,492 miles (+10,024)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    478998423112
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass79,468 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    268101832403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,465 miles (+9,577)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    808610432176
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass69,888 miles (+10,628)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,888 miles
    Test number
    299046021474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,260 miles (+10,181)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    272460330401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,079 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,079 miles
    Test number
    282798929471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,023 miles (+10,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    770227729195
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass38,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    243399728436
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 CXB

Does L4 CXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 CXB expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 CXB?
The MOT on L4 CXB expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 CXB done?
L4 CXB was recorded at 155,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has L4 CXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CXB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 CXB 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 CXB find?
L4 CXB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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