BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
L5 GJRMOT history
L5 GJR is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,995 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 GJR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 GJR was last recorded at 123,995 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,534 miles · 2 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,461 miles
- Average per year
- 4,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,995 miles
- 2024 – 121,534 miles
- 2023 – 114,414 miles
- 2022 – 110,492 miles
- 2021 – 99,287 miles
- 2020 – 93,142 miles
- 2019 – 90,516 miles
- 2018 – 87,979 miles
- 2017 – 85,652 miles
- 2016 – 82,405 miles
- 2014 – 75,832 miles
- 2013 – 68,038 miles
- 2012 – 67,794 miles
- 2011 – 62,353 miles
- 2010 – 55,078 miles
- 2009 – 47,332 miles
- 2008 – 38,393 miles
- 2007 – 31,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,995 miles
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pans - offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES REAR FLOOR PANS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,995 miles (+2,461)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,995 miles
- Test number
- 583735081774
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pans - offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,534 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 121,534 miles
- Test number
- 108978628188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES REAR FLOOR PANS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail121,534 miles (+7,120)1 dangerous9 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,534 miles
- Test number
- 592936521215
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES REAR FLOOR PANS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass114,414 miles (+3,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 114,414 miles
- Test number
- 986947004469
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass110,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 110,492 miles
- Test number
- 367169486552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,492 miles (+11,205)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,492 miles
- Test number
- 137888169863
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,287 miles (+6,145)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 99,287 miles
- Test number
- 934611116293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,142 miles (+2,626)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 93,142 miles
- Test number
- 453744780024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,516 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 90,516 miles
- Test number
- 111333262510
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,516 miles (+2,537)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,516 miles
- Test number
- 846421358586
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,979 miles (+2,327)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 87,979 miles
- Test number
- 292709211197
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,652 miles (+3,247)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 85,652 miles
- Test number
- 648590342676
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass82,405 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,405 miles
- Test number
- 359959538215
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,081 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,081 miles
- Test number
- 729685679988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,081 miles (+4,249)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,081 miles
- Test number
- 145756097206
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,832 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,832 miles
- Test number
- 945085934348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,831 miles (+7,793)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,831 miles
- Test number
- 277124614396
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,038 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,038 miles
- Test number
- 315514483462
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass68,038 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 68,038 miles
- Test number
- 888494883204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,794 miles (+5,441)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 67,794 miles
- Test number
- 469770092211
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s and n/s rear brake pipes covered in grease
Pass62,353 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,353 miles
- Test number
- 489120081258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,302 miles (+7,224)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,302 miles
- Test number
- 217437471257
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,078 miles
- Test number
- 781443150290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,078 miles (+7,746)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,078 miles
- Test number
- 200153450251
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass47,332 miles (+8,939)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 47,332 miles
- Test number
- 243388259262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,393 miles (+7,172)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 38,393 miles
- Test number
- 993239848292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,221 miles
- Test number
- 991976707308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 GJR
- Does L5 GJR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GJR is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 GJR?
- The MOT on L5 GJR is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 GJR done?
- L5 GJR was recorded at 123,995 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
- Has L5 GJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 GJR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 GJR 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 GJR find?
- L5 GJR passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans - offside and nearside.
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