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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L5 XAVMOT history

L5 XAV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L5 XAV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,359 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XAV was last recorded at 184,359 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 7,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,719 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,640 miles
Average per year
8,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,359 miles
  • 2025 – 176,719 miles
  • 2024 – 168,084 miles
  • 2023 – 161,839 miles
  • 2022 – 159,754 miles
  • 2021 – 138,545 miles
  • 2020 – 123,507 miles
  • 2019 – 120,777 miles
  • 2018 – 116,894 miles
  • 2017 – 109,911 miles
  • 2016 – 106,206 miles
  • 2015 – 100,107 miles
  • 2014 – 83,894 miles
  • 2013 – 75,779 miles
  • 2012 – 68,153 miles
  • 2011 – 59,750 miles
  • 2010 – 50,737 miles
  • 2009 – 40,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,359 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,359 miles (+7,640)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,359 miles
    Test number
    318950995355
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass176,719 miles (+8,635)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,719 miles
    Test number
    176450356304
    • 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 to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,084 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,084 miles
    Test number
    410356091445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,839 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    512375954744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,754 miles
    Test number
    322877670644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail159,754 miles (+21,209)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,754 miles
    Test number
    253651857073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass138,545 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,545 miles
    Test number
    435850535653
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail138,543 miles (+15,036)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,543 miles
    Test number
    213443875041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Arm Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  9. Pass123,507 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,507 miles
    Test number
    246296879122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,506 miles (+2,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    428645179552
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass120,777 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,777 miles
    Test number
    873384474103
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySelf levelling suspension inactive

  12. Fail120,776 miles (+3,882)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    446834728617
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySelf levelling suspension inactive

  13. Pass116,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    928716073605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,870 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    712361815125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,865 miles (+6,954)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    314885826429
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative self levaling inop (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working halo (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass109,911 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    109593925672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail109,911 miles (+3,705)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    240099806448
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass106,206 miles (+6,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    378429057287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass100,107 miles (+2,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    863640682744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail97,874 miles (+5,635)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    656225448592
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass92,239 miles (+8,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    107756805076
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass83,894 miles (+8,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    878883204093
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f brake is pulling 300kgf on lock up and o/s/f is pulling 380kgf

  23. Pass75,779 miles (+7,626)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    739424513093
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass68,153 miles (+8,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,153 miles
    Test number
    727256912092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass59,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    205777711096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail59,750 miles (+9,013)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    209564411015
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass50,737 miles (+9,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,737 miles
    Test number
    170536400064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass40,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    581316309039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,972 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    400256109041
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L5 XAV

Does L5 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XAV is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XAV?
The MOT on L5 XAV is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XAV done?
L5 XAV was recorded at 184,359 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,187 miles a year.
Has L5 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XAV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 XAV 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 XAV find?
L5 XAV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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