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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L66 SJWMOT history

L66 SJW is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L66 SJW silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,114 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 SJW was last recorded at 196,114 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 11,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,499 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,615 miles
Average per year
11,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,114 miles
  • 2024 – 184,499 miles
  • 2023 – 177,144 miles
  • 2022 – 165,273 miles
  • 2021 – 154,248 miles
  • 2020 – 143,316 miles
  • 2019 – 138,355 miles
  • 2018 – 122,327 miles
  • 2017 – 111,632 miles
  • 2016 – 101,575 miles
  • 2015 – 84,867 miles
  • 2014 – 73,760 miles
  • 2013 – 69,242 miles
  • 2012 – 59,506 miles
  • 2011 – 32,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,114 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,114 miles
    Test number
    467695014833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,111 miles (+11,612)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,111 miles
    Test number
    633384197956
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass184,499 miles (+7,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,499 miles
    Test number
    762451274352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass177,144 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,144 miles
    Test number
    611217830135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail177,142 miles (+11,869)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,142 miles
    Test number
    869197495396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass165,273 miles (+46)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,273 miles
    Test number
    629342615336
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail165,227 miles (+10,979)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,227 miles
    Test number
    137564669032
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass154,248 miles (+10,932)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    154,248 miles
    Test number
    544131996804
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass143,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    862175095144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,316 miles (+4,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    118462553786
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass138,355 miles (+16,028)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    138,355 miles
    Test number
    674780944663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,327 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,327 miles
    Test number
    201359669058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,632 miles (+10,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    863711122737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass101,575 miles (+16,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    235474389724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,867 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    945163085104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
  16. Fail84,852 miles (+11,092)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,852 miles
    Test number
    268145375137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
  17. Pass73,760 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    205240524479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,242 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    268410143113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,506 miles (+26,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,506 miles
    Test number
    838581312342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass32,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    745510431293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,751 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    857729821283
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L66 SJW

Does L66 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 SJW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 SJW?
The MOT on L66 SJW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 SJW done?
L66 SJW was recorded at 196,114 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 11,333 miles a year.
Has L66 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 SJW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 SJW 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 L66 SJW find?
L66 SJW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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