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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L70 AHSMOT history

L70 AHS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L70 AHS grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,637 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 AHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 AHS was last recorded at 142,637 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 7,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,560 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,077 miles
Average per year
10,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,637 miles
  • 2025 – 135,560 miles
  • 2024 – 130,048 miles
  • 2023 – 123,580 miles
  • 2022 – 114,125 miles
  • 2021 – 105,816 miles
  • 2020 – 99,450 miles
  • 2019 – 86,153 miles
  • 2016 – 57,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,637 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit , worn on the inner edge and slightly stepping on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit , worn on the inner edge and slightly stepping on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,637 miles (+7,077)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,637 miles
    Test number
    396549644536
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass135,560 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,560 miles
    Test number
    540350305430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail135,556 miles (+5,508)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,556 miles
    Test number
    740279591413
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass130,048 miles (+6,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,048 miles
    Test number
    284213835527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly rough on rotation
  5. Pass123,580 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,580 miles
    Test number
    928056301635
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit , worn on the inner edge and slightly stepping on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit , worn on the inner edge and slightly stepping on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail123,485 miles (+9,360)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    408439597490
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit , worn on the inner edge and slightly stepping on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit , worn on the inner edge and slightly stepping on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass114,125 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,125 miles
    Test number
    873758687290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,816 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,816 miles
    Test number
    173858407562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,450 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    166187475586
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail99,448 miles (+13,295)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    548696174381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
  11. Pass86,153 miles (+28,889)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,153 miles
    Test number
    727461178216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,264 miles (+14,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,264 miles
    Test number
    714546341214
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn on edge
  13. Pass42,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    899365089757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 AHS

Does L70 AHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 AHS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 AHS?
The MOT on L70 AHS is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 AHS done?
L70 AHS was recorded at 142,637 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 10,009 miles a year.
Has L70 AHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 AHS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 AHS 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 L70 AHS find?
L70 AHS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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