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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L70 JKHMOT history

L70 JKH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L70 JKH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,477 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 JKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 JKH was last recorded at 128,477 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,697 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,780 miles
Average per year
5,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,477 miles
  • 2025 – 125,697 miles
  • 2024 – 122,060 miles
  • 2023 – 120,733 miles
  • 2022 – 117,997 miles
  • 2021 – 115,666 miles
  • 2020 – 113,378 miles
  • 2019 – 110,735 miles
  • 2018 – 106,414 miles
  • 2017 – 101,682 miles
  • 2016 – 96,556 miles
  • 2015 – 91,232 miles
  • 2014 – 82,280 miles
  • 2013 – 72,720 miles
  • 2012 – 65,158 miles
  • 2011 – 55,549 miles
  • 2010 – 42,616 miles
  • 2009 – 31,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,477 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,477 miles (+2,780)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    894378892776
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,697 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,697 miles
    Test number
    455686288958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,667 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    809976102228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /// borderline /// (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,060 miles
    Test number
    955199788658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,060 miles (+1,327)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,060 miles
    Test number
    748096602152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,733 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,733 miles
    Test number
    908196567212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,997 miles (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,997 miles
    Test number
    636291514157
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,666 miles (+2,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    446980950270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,378 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,378 miles
    Test number
    966424139211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,735 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    799856419242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,414 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,414 miles
    Test number
    501486488037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,682 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,682 miles
    Test number
    656974539147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,556 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    504955509796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    965980685406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,232 miles (+8,952)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    549300053601
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    608614634208
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail82,280 miles (+9,560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    949924734229
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,720 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    978912863159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,158 miles (+9,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    217530462488
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass55,549 miles (+12,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    266408841456
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inbside.

  21. Pass42,616 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    744802230129
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass42,614 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    272764720498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail42,614 miles (+1,884)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    382074020105
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass40,730 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    633253950046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    374677559089
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L70 JKH

Does L70 JKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 JKH is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 JKH?
The MOT on L70 JKH is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 JKH done?
L70 JKH was recorded at 128,477 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,531 miles a year.
Has L70 JKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 JKH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 JKH 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 JKH find?
L70 JKH passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bush, and 2 more.

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