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BMW X5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L6 ALVMOT history

L6 ALV is a white diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L6 ALV white BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,102 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ALV was last recorded at 125,102 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 5,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,083 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,019 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,102 miles
  • 2024 – 120,083 miles
  • 2023 – 113,298 miles
  • 2022 – 106,714 miles
  • 2021 – 99,773 miles
  • 2020 – 93,812 miles
  • 2019 – 83,638 miles
  • 2018 – 73,465 miles
  • 2017 – 67,290 miles
  • 2016 – 59,816 miles
  • 2015 – 44,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,102 miles
    Test number
    209095169045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail125,102 miles (+5,019)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,102 miles
    Test number
    686388471012
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass120,083 miles (+6,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,083 miles
    Test number
    608913494675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass113,298 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    870089678403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,714 miles (+6,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,714 miles
    Test number
    556165232348
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass99,773 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,773 miles
    Test number
    947559058875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,812 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    627771856434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,638 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    640698789337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,465 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    211033430179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,290 miles (+7,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    352435450382
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass59,816 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,816 miles
    Test number
    942198661130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,795 miles (+15,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,795 miles
    Test number
    717139490032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,639 miles
    Test number
    338757875030
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Questions about L6 ALV

Does L6 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 ALV is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 ALV?
The MOT on L6 ALV is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 ALV done?
L6 ALV was recorded at 125,102 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has L6 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ALV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 ALV 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 L6 ALV find?
L6 ALV passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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