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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,619 cc

L4 HAXMOT history

L4 HAX is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L4 HAX black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,624 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HAX was last recorded at 107,624 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2016: 37,889 miles, lower than 79,346 miles on 18 Sept 2015.

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
105,392 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,232 miles
Average per year
3,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,624 miles
  • 2024 – 105,392 miles
  • 2020 – 102,296 miles
  • 2019 – 99,315 miles
  • 2018 – 96,862 miles
  • 2017 – 93,104 miles
  • 2016 – 37,889 miles
  • 2015 – 79,346 miles
  • 2014 – 73,613 miles
  • 2013 – 67,993 miles
  • 2012 – 62,251 miles
  • 2011 – 55,240 miles
  • 2010 – 48,732 miles
  • 2009 – 43,060 miles
  • 2008 – 39,610 miles
  • 2007 – 34,852 miles
  • 2006 – 32,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,624 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Diff Oil Leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,624 miles (+2,232)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,624 miles
    Test number
    925102225183
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,392 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    913676955348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,296 miles (+2,981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    725916305714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass99,315 miles (+2,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,315 miles
    Test number
    163446934130
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryDiff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront discs are rusted and worn

  5. Pass96,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,862 miles
    Test number
    607396912487
    • AdvisoryDiff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Discs rusted
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Discs rusted

  6. Fail96,862 miles (+3,758)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,862 miles
    Test number
    102974637957
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Suspension arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Discs rusted
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Discs rusted

  7. Pass93,104 miles (+55,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    340144368230
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass37,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    509122163108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower ball joint play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front c.v. boot split
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail37,889 miles (-41,457)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    608272421802
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower ball joint play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front c.v. boot split
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass79,346 miles (+5,733)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    187031532943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle subframe bushes rear x2 (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff

  11. Pass73,613 miles (+5,620)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,613 miles
    Test number
    938155244214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror slight loose

  12. Pass67,993 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    459190343222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail67,955 miles (+5,704)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    835683233267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass62,251 miles (+7,011)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    509182442287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

  15. Pass55,240 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    718162131156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,237 miles (+6,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    469526511137
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass48,732 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,732 miles
    Test number
    330359800111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    653765709181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,060 miles (+3,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    500615009114
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass39,610 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    564304998042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,852 miles
    Test number
    771813897090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,852 miles (+1,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,852 miles
    Test number
    161213797481
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,897 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,897 miles
    Test number
    294300106151
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING TREAD LIMIT

  24. Fail32,897 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,897 miles
    Test number
    421180006183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING TREAD LIMIT

Questions about L4 HAX

Does L4 HAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HAX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 HAX?
The MOT on L4 HAX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HAX done?
L4 HAX was recorded at 107,624 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,806 miles a year.
Has L4 HAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HAX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 HAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 HAX find?
L4 HAX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear windscreen wiper blade defective, and 2 more.

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