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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L4 LXMMOT history

L4 LXM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L4 LXM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,716 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LXM was last recorded at 128,716 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,716 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,716 miles
  • 2024 – 127,442 miles
  • 2023 – 122,349 miles
  • 2022 – 116,650 miles
  • 2021 – 106,918 miles
  • 2020 – 97,380 miles
  • 2019 – 89,425 miles
  • 2018 – 82,106 miles
  • 2017 – 69,549 miles
  • 2016 – 55,189 miles
  • 2015 – 41,010 miles
  • 2014 – 37,362 miles
  • 2013 – 29,795 miles
  • 2012 – 17,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,716 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and outer sidewall damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nail in tyre both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,716 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    179105439449
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,716 miles (+1,274)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    464640631178
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    637904571886
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,442 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    677822590039
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,442 miles (+5,093)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    945002917371
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have nails in them
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    958495364029
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,349 miles (+5,699)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    459705551506
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,650 miles (+9,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,650 miles
    Test number
    809534711877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,918 miles (+9,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,918 miles
    Test number
    975843021098
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and nail in tread areas

  10. Pass97,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,380 miles
    Test number
    757124256036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,373 miles (+7,948)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    543596211657
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,425 miles (+7,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    434079782110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,106 miles (+12,557)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    961402914970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,549 miles (+14,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    763351868825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

  15. Pass55,189 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,189 miles
    Test number
    757422669628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,188 miles (+14,178)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    102063271097
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,010 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    906706155179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,362 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,362 miles
    Test number
    958064614340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,795 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    679612013377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,222 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    969080973030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,032 miles
    Test number
    179956862081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,032 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,032 miles
    Test number
    766026962008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L4 LXM

Does L4 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LXM is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 LXM?
The MOT on L4 LXM is valid until 27 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 LXM done?
L4 LXM was recorded at 128,716 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has L4 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LXM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 LXM 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 LXM find?
L4 LXM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear nail in tyre and inner sidewall damaged, and 3 more.

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