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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

L5 VYUMOT history

L5 VYU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 105,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L5 VYU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,161 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
20 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VYU was last recorded at 105,161 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,754 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,407 miles
Average per year
10,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,161 miles
  • 2025 – 94,754 miles
  • 2024 – 85,445 miles
  • 2023 – 79,126 miles
  • 2022 – 68,846 miles
  • 2021 – 52,821 miles
  • 2020 – 40,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired (Welded) twice and is slightly distorted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    366417699827
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired (Welded) twice and is slightly distorted
  2. Fail105,161 miles (+10,407)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    419385335135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired (Welded) twice and is slightly distorted
  3. Pass94,754 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    175202414710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,445 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    536654456897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,126 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,126 miles
    Test number
    624837186131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    489382239415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail68,846 miles (+16,025)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    507950468804
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,821 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    881674094692
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail52,821 miles (+11,999)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    239331400885
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,822 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    966378220755
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Questions about L5 VYU

Does L5 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VYU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VYU?
The MOT on L5 VYU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VYU done?
L5 VYU was recorded at 105,161 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 10,839 miles a year.
Has L5 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VYU has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 VYU 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 VYU find?
L5 VYU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs; offside front alloy wheel has been repaired (welded) twice and is slightly distorted.

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