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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L5 MXNMOT history

L5 MXN is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L5 MXN grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,455 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MXN was last recorded at 191,455 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
188,981 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,474 miles
Average per year
6,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,455 miles
  • 2025 – 188,981 miles
  • 2024 – 187,130 miles
  • 2023 – 185,714 miles
  • 2022 – 183,739 miles
  • 2021 – 180,845 miles
  • 2020 – 178,633 miles
  • 2019 – 175,222 miles
  • 2018 – 171,396 miles
  • 2017 – 159,961 miles
  • 2016 – 151,387 miles
  • 2015 – 142,115 miles
  • 2014 – 132,074 miles
  • 2013 – 121,952 miles
  • 2012 – 114,548 miles
  • 2011 – 104,614 miles
  • 2010 – 90,641 miles
  • 2009 – 83,238 miles
  • 2008 – 76,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,455 miles
    Test number
    569529160069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail191,455 miles (+2,474)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,455 miles
    Test number
    109155230990
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,981 miles
    Test number
    150098633380
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail188,981 miles (+1,851)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,981 miles
    Test number
    232445070995
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass187,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,130 miles
    Test number
    674230370190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail187,130 miles (+1,416)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,130 miles
    Test number
    380801152916
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass185,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    185,714 miles
    Test number
    695245379848
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail185,714 miles (+1,975)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,714 miles
    Test number
    536916598792
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass183,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,739 miles
    Test number
    195804435898
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail183,739 miles (+2,894)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,739 miles
    Test number
    741690801727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass180,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,845 miles
    Test number
    573787570290
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail180,845 miles (+2,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,845 miles
    Test number
    258494081953
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass178,633 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,633 miles
    Test number
    548265823315
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass175,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,222 miles
    Test number
    536563688460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail175,222 miles (+3,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,222 miles
    Test number
    823817270563
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass171,396 miles (+11,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,396 miles
    Test number
    849400231935
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass159,961 miles (+8,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,961 miles
    Test number
    690460105593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass151,387 miles (+9,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    151,387 miles
    Test number
    208022510947
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass142,115 miles (+10,041)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,115 miles
    Test number
    225884795194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass132,074 miles (+10,122)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    177684434268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass121,952 miles (+7,404)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    318576323460
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass114,548 miles (+9,934)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    818277932207
    • AdvisoryRear 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

  23. Pass104,614 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    916826041252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,641 miles (+7,403)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    910900050295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall damaged

  25. Pass83,238 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    303670559297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass76,324 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    302348448293
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L5 MXN

Does L5 MXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MXN is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MXN?
The MOT on L5 MXN is valid until 14 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 MXN done?
L5 MXN was recorded at 191,455 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,376 miles a year.
Has L5 MXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MXN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 MXN 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 MXN find?
L5 MXN passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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