BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
L5 BBTMOT history
L5 BBT is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 167,842 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 BBT
- 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
- 19 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 BBT was last recorded at 167,842 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,842 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,842 miles
- 2024 – 164,219 miles
- 2023 – 160,583 miles
- 2022 – 154,510 miles
- 2021 – 154,264 miles
- 2020 – 148,045 miles
- 2019 – 140,124 miles
- 2018 – 134,228 miles
- 2017 – 132,552 miles
- 2016 – 122,278 miles
- 2015 – 110,241 miles
- 2014 – 99,716 miles
- 2013 – 88,384 miles
- 2012 – 78,725 miles
- 2011 – 69,925 miles
- 2010 – 61,160 miles
- 2009 – 49,186 miles
- 2008 – 38,769 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,842 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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.
Front Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Surface rust to front brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,842 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 167,842 miles
- Test number
- 525879175643
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail167,842 miles (+3,623)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,842 miles
- Test number
- 118657291503
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass164,219 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 164,219 miles
- Test number
- 588232711805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail164,219 miles (+3,636)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,219 miles
- Test number
- 956743220390
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass160,583 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,583 miles
- Test number
- 347388741287
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail160,583 miles (+6,073)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,583 miles
- Test number
- 386190917691
- 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,510 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 154,510 miles
- Test number
- 965620029618
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail154,510 miles (+246)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,510 miles
- Test number
- 940750539831
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,264 miles (+6,219)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 154,264 miles
- Test number
- 932808422095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,045 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 148,045 miles
- Test number
- 535262538630
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail148,045 miles (+7,921)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,045 miles
- Test number
- 367138987189
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass140,124 miles (+5,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 140,124 miles
- Test number
- 438214221218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass134,228 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,228 miles
- Test number
- 423867518891
- AdvisorySurface rust to front brake pipes
Fail134,221 miles (+1,669)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,221 miles
- Test number
- 230571753195
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake performance not tested brake warning light on (3.7.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Advisory4x4 light on
- AdvisorySurface rust to front brake pipes
Pass132,552 miles (+10,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 132,552 miles
- Test number
- 262901262093
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) wearing thin
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,278 miles (+12,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 122,278 miles
- Test number
- 625034801751
- AdvisoryOffside will not lock in position
Pass110,241 miles (+10,525)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,241 miles
- Test number
- 409700115140
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,716 miles (+11,332)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,716 miles
- Test number
- 278003014430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,384 miles (+9,659)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,384 miles
- Test number
- 967585303116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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
Pass78,725 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,725 miles
- Test number
- 317845712192
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail78,725 miles (+8,800)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,725 miles
- Test number
- 278731312189
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass69,925 miles (+532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,925 miles
- Test number
- 319372191002
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail69,393 miles (+8,233)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,393 miles
- Test number
- 165721381002
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass61,160 miles (+11,974)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 61,160 miles
- Test number
- 934440200149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,186 miles (+10,417)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,186 miles
- Test number
- 282364389078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 38,769 miles
- Test number
- 170075898021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 BBT
- Does L5 BBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BBT is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 BBT?
- The MOT on L5 BBT is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 BBT done?
- L5 BBT was recorded at 167,842 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,356 miles a year.
- Has L5 BBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 BBT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 BBT 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 L5 BBT find?
- L5 BBT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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