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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L5 OEDMOT history

L5 OED is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 181,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L5 OED black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
181,844 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OED was last recorded at 181,844 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2017: 83,956 miles, lower than 88,745 miles on 24 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,072 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,772 miles
Average per year
8,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,844 miles
  • 2025 – 179,072 miles
  • 2024 – 177,832 miles
  • 2023 – 173,291 miles
  • 2022 – 167,189 miles
  • 2021 – 145,686 miles
  • 2020 – 137,025 miles
  • 2019 – 118,410 miles
  • 2018 – 100,414 miles
  • 2017 – 83,956 miles
  • 2016 – 88,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,844 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    181,844 miles
    Test number
    823630287885
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail181,844 miles (+2,772)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,844 miles
    Test number
    327158032355
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass179,072 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,072 miles
    Test number
    618901452093
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail179,072 miles (+1,240)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,072 miles
    Test number
    145331273939
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass177,832 miles (+4,541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,832 miles
    Test number
    847967999899
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass173,291 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,291 miles
    Test number
    763263387218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    494644889246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail167,189 miles (+21,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    396293714066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass145,686 miles (+8,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,686 miles
    Test number
    397820259889
    • AdvisoryEmission to clean
  10. Pass137,025 miles (+18,615)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,025 miles
    Test number
    477839336343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,410 miles (+17,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,410 miles
    Test number
    481746815794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,414 miles (+16,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    134306117833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,956 miles (-4,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    642537626393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    145546754012
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L5 OED

Does L5 OED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OED is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OED?
The MOT on L5 OED is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OED done?
L5 OED was recorded at 181,844 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,927 miles a year.
Has L5 OED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OED has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 OED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 OED find?
L5 OED passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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