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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L6 WTLMOT history

L6 WTL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L6 WTL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,007 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WTL was last recorded at 173,007 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2012: 35,681 miles, lower than 35,861 miles on 2 Oct 2012.

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
173,000 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,007 miles
  • 2025 – 162,607 miles
  • 2024 – 150,484 miles
  • 2023 – 140,125 miles
  • 2022 – 127,768 miles
  • 2021 – 116,622 miles
  • 2020 – 103,562 miles
  • 2019 – 95,869 miles
  • 2018 – 92,778 miles
  • 2017 – 83,839 miles
  • 2016 – 79,214 miles
  • 2015 – 76,078 miles
  • 2014 – 61,871 miles
  • 2013 – 49,127 miles
  • 2012 – 35,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,007 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,007 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,007 miles
    Test number
    228030324251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,000 miles (+10,393)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,000 miles
    Test number
    146368766384
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,607 miles (+12,123)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,607 miles
    Test number
    269755586685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,484 miles (+10,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,484 miles
    Test number
    374152758491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,125 miles (+717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    726352160176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail139,408 miles (+11,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,408 miles
    Test number
    796001231292
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,768 miles (+11,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,768 miles
    Test number
    520721639548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass116,622 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    730723110796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,562 miles (+7,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    200170331120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,869 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    306174029147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,866 miles (+3,088)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    944083991454
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim has 2 cracks and one already welded (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,778 miles (+8,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    156866679208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake pad linings showing evidence of excess heat damage. can not fully examine during test due to calliper fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad lining showing excess heat damage but can not fully examine due to calliper fitted during test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like sensor is touching the disc but light isn't on yet. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,839 miles (+4,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    936290673711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre side wall cut but not to cords

  14. Pass79,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    825954842430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,214 miles (+3,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    709571464753
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass76,078 miles (+14,207)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    935270811145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    507598164247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail61,871 miles (+12,744)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    406317664203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,127 miles (+13,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    398042763482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,681 miles (-180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    429748772253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,861 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    957126072272
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L6 WTL

Does L6 WTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WTL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WTL?
The MOT on L6 WTL is valid until 15 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 WTL done?
L6 WTL was recorded at 173,007 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 9,828 miles a year.
Has L6 WTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WTL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 WTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 WTL find?
L6 WTL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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