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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

L70 BAFMOT history

L70 BAF is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 15 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 102,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L70 BAF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,958 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 BAF was last recorded at 102,958 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 10,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,808 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,150 miles
Average per year
8,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,958 miles
  • 2025 – 92,808 miles
  • 2024 – 82,460 miles
  • 2023 – 71,855 miles
  • 2022 – 59,211 miles
  • 2021 – 54,605 miles
  • 2019 – 48,512 miles
  • 2018 – 40,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,958 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,958 miles (+10,150)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,958 miles
    Test number
    757327754023
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,808 miles (+10,348)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,808 miles
    Test number
    608636762291
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass82,460 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,460 miles
    Test number
    988363311310
    • 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))
  4. Fail82,440 miles (+10,585)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    586614590107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass71,855 miles (+12,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    698103881015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,211 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    832881254351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass54,605 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    525048654454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass48,512 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    901538777586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,478 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    263633736573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    804976274184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to perform smoke test

Questions about L70 BAF

Does L70 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 BAF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 BAF?
The MOT on L70 BAF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 BAF done?
L70 BAF was recorded at 102,958 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,333 miles a year.
Has L70 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 BAF has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 BAF 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 BAF find?
L70 BAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; 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, and 1 more.

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