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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

L4 SOGMOT history

L4 SOG is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

L4 SOG silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
110,349 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SOG was last recorded at 110,349 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,793 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
4,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,349 miles
  • 2023 – 108,793 miles
  • 2022 – 107,625 miles
  • 2021 – 106,227 miles
  • 2020 – 103,830 miles
  • 2019 – 100,238 miles
  • 2018 – 96,383 miles
  • 2017 – 89,959 miles
  • 2016 – 84,137 miles
  • 2015 – 80,493 miles
  • 2014 – 75,966 miles
  • 2013 – 73,353 miles
  • 2012 – 71,898 miles
  • 2011 – 69,061 miles
  • 2010 – 65,778 miles
  • 2008 – 61,758 miles
  • 2007 – 50,482 miles
  • 2006 – 34,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,349 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front tyres wearing outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,349 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,349 miles
    Test number
    365586564453
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,793 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    736294140798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,625 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    399662568910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,635 miles (+408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    545569015734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edge plus small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edge plus small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    655981406891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing outside edge

  6. Fail106,227 miles (+2,397)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    915067735566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing outside edge

  7. Pass103,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    614814816234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inside edge

  8. Fail103,830 miles (+3,592)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    888141323853
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inside edge

  9. Pass100,238 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,238 miles
    Test number
    327763054670
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass96,383 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,383 miles
    Test number
    661087984641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,959 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    908566729561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,871 miles (+5,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,871 miles
    Test number
    884208654289
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass84,137 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    904915401522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,493 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    926335165084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,966 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    645710064016
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass73,353 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    588465963086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail73,334 miles (+1,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    548339353003
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass71,898 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    485712052037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,061 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,061 miles
    Test number
    325605751017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,778 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    613597240061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    922204678246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,758 miles (+11,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    350129368225
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass50,482 miles (+15,679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    853719517217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,803 miles
    Test number
    853106596089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 SOG

Does L4 SOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 SOG expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 SOG?
The MOT on L4 SOG expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 SOG done?
L4 SOG was recorded at 110,349 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 4,088 miles a year.
Has L4 SOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SOG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 SOG 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 SOG find?
L4 SOG passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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