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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L4 KUUMOT history

L4 KUU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L4 KUU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,495 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KUU was last recorded at 147,495 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,494 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,495 miles
  • 2024 – 138,950 miles
  • 2023 – 125,088 miles
  • 2021 – 118,445 miles
  • 2020 – 113,097 miles
  • 2019 – 99,404 miles
  • 2018 – 89,259 miles
  • 2017 – 82,517 miles
  • 2016 – 74,380 miles
  • 2015 – 62,560 miles
  • 2014 – 46,974 miles
  • 2013 – 45,441 miles
  • 2012 – 42,183 miles
  • 2011 – 40,323 miles
  • 2010 – 36,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,495 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,495 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    946417943713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,494 miles (+8,544)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,494 miles
    Test number
    874997880617
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass138,950 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    136035515362
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail138,950 miles (+13,862)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    662335876046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass125,088 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    553169437830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,445 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    891056303951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail118,444 miles (+5,347)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    910558928814
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear top arm on flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear top arm on flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass113,097 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    483974112290
    • 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))
  9. Fail113,096 miles (+13,692)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    425403228691
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  10. Pass99,404 miles (+10,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,404 miles
    Test number
    650478499277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,259 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,259 miles
    Test number
    289639919938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,075 miles (+6,558)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    822546332359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  13. Pass82,517 miles (+8,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    172119400454
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing inside edge,under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low
  14. Pass74,380 miles (+11,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    175939339049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Foglamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail62,560 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    155720745066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass62,560 miles (+15,586)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    745590745020
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass46,974 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    399991324012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,441 miles
    Test number
    948772033094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail45,441 miles (+3,258)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,441 miles
    Test number
    136800433406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass42,183 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    759483222084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,323 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,323 miles
    Test number
    187278221044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,061 miles
    Test number
    681036610094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 KUU

Does L4 KUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 KUU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 KUU?
The MOT on L4 KUU is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 KUU done?
L4 KUU was recorded at 147,495 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has L4 KUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KUU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 KUU 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 KUU find?
L4 KUU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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