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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L6 BJRMOT history

L6 BJR is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L6 BJR silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,381 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BJR was last recorded at 128,381 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 2,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,485 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,896 miles
Average per year
2,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,381 miles
  • 2021 – 125,485 miles
  • 2019 – 121,112 miles
  • 2018 – 116,674 miles
  • 2017 – 111,599 miles
  • 2016 – 109,396 miles
  • 2015 – 105,850 miles
  • 2014 – 104,350 miles
  • 2013 – 102,111 miles
  • 2012 – 100,330 miles
  • 2011 – 98,787 miles
  • 2010 – 96,120 miles
  • 2009 – 87,451 miles
  • 2008 – 80,296 miles
  • 2007 – 78,542 miles
  • 2006 – 75,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983299894085
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,381 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,381 miles
    Test number
    746147325313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir mass not plugged in
    • AdvisoryHole in take pipe

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616749020276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir mass not plugged in
    • AdvisoryHole in take pipe

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791058898403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. FailMileage not read4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    836373438474
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,485 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    639812236567
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,485 miles (+4,373)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    501612631177
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,112 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,112 miles
    Test number
    852572318816
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,112 miles (+4,438)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,112 miles
    Test number
    205099320983
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,674 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    100722435482
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail116,674 miles (+5,075)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    456438182548
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,599 miles (+2,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    372313255643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass109,396 miles (+3,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    369207227880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPassenger wing mirror is causing a blurred image
    • AdvisorySteering rack has internal play

  14. Pass105,850 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    598625394478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,350 miles (+2,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,350 miles
    Test number
    219426044303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,111 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    236211133381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,330 miles
    Test number
    808189942302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail100,330 miles (+1,543)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,330 miles
    Test number
    578808042345
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass98,787 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    476884451304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,120 miles (+8,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,120 miles
    Test number
    860547150343
    • 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)

  21. Pass87,451 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    521268019389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,296 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,296 miles
    Test number
    543401548318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,542 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    464295937348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    631331446397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 BJR

Does L6 BJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BJR is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 BJR?
The MOT on L6 BJR is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BJR done?
L6 BJR was recorded at 128,381 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 2,821 miles a year.
Has L6 BJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BJR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 BJR 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 BJR find?
L6 BJR passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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