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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

L6 FTCMOT history

L6 FTC is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L6 FTC grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,556 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 FTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 FTC was last recorded at 163,556 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2015: 115,593 miles, lower than 116,584 miles on 16 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,677 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,879 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,556 miles
  • 2025 – 160,677 miles
  • 2024 – 157,897 miles
  • 2023 – 154,462 miles
  • 2022 – 151,386 miles
  • 2021 – 148,546 miles
  • 2020 – 144,664 miles
  • 2019 – 139,923 miles
  • 2018 – 135,032 miles
  • 2017 – 129,430 miles
  • 2016 – 124,171 miles
  • 2015 – 119,137 miles
  • 2014 – 107,255 miles
  • 2013 – 94,254 miles
  • 2012 – 75,301 miles
  • 2011 – 69,313 miles
  • 2010 – 59,998 miles
  • 2009 – 46,226 miles
  • 2007 – 36,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,556 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,556 miles (+2,879)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,556 miles
    Test number
    794862832531
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,677 miles (+2,780)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,677 miles
    Test number
    446797067587
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,897 miles (+115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,897 miles
    Test number
    784581316166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,782 miles (+3,320)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,782 miles
    Test number
    483977598259
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,462 miles (+3,076)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,462 miles
    Test number
    696229629801
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  6. Pass151,386 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,386 miles
    Test number
    969246661159
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail151,386 miles (+2,840)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,386 miles
    Test number
    961051085522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass148,546 miles (+3,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,546 miles
    Test number
    725467320761
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass144,664 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,664 miles
    Test number
    495420285580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Fail144,658 miles (+4,735)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,658 miles
    Test number
    418293423619
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,923 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,923 miles
    Test number
    459500192104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,032 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    670594959385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,430 miles (+5,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,430 miles
    Test number
    414797871343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass124,171 miles (+5,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,171 miles
    Test number
    999183584123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass119,137 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    168363860155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,134 miles (+3,541)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    960555366788
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  17. Pass115,593 miles (-991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    667299965184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail116,584 miles (+9,329)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    446057365138
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass107,255 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    206178374154
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFour wheel drive warning light is on indicating a fault

  20. Fail107,251 miles (+12,997)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    735394074152
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFour wheel drive warning light is on indicating a fault

  21. Pass94,254 miles (+18,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,254 miles
    Test number
    118219573155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    999652982175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,301 miles (+5,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    698901282137
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass69,313 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    118748231137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,998 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,998 miles
    Test number
    800121540159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,977 miles (+13,751)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,977 miles
    Test number
    930880940188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass46,226 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    791575239110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,164 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    420891119104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    151152617384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L6 FTC

Does L6 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 FTC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 FTC?
The MOT on L6 FTC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 FTC done?
L6 FTC was recorded at 163,556 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has L6 FTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 FTC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 FTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 FTC find?
L6 FTC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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