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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L70 PORMOT history

L70 POR is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

L70 POR blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
134,786 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 POR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 POR was last recorded at 134,786 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,268 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,786 miles
  • 2023 – 127,708 miles
  • 2022 – 121,952 miles
  • 2020 – 116,348 miles
  • 2019 – 112,865 miles
  • 2018 – 110,970 miles
  • 2017 – 108,965 miles
  • 2016 – 106,160 miles
  • 2015 – 102,332 miles
  • 2014 – 97,342 miles
  • 2013 – 90,170 miles
  • 2012 – 82,636 miles
  • 2011 – 60,914 miles
  • 2010 – 44,429 miles
  • 2009 – 37,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeds greased.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced deteriorated/slightly damaged.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,786 miles (+518)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    650243581437
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,268 miles (+6,560)7 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,268 miles
    Test number
    291909006923
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframes corroding

  3. Pass127,708 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,708 miles
    Test number
    163415427313
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced deteriorated/slightly damaged. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeds greased. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,702 miles (+5,750)2 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,702 miles
    Test number
    735000948495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced deteriorated/slightly damaged. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feeds greased. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,952 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    429679995334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,348 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    785979428188
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,348 miles (+3,483)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    241944039639
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,865 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,865 miles
    Test number
    332989570723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,970 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    700741672767
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front position arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front position arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail110,970 miles (+2,005)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    268920305229
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front position arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front position arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,965 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    498922396727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,160 miles
    Test number
    923532774213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,160 miles (+3,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,160 miles
    Test number
    669346865674
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass102,332 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    413629082836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,342 miles (+7,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    498638204424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,170 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    828699903392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,636 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    428712112435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,427 miles (+64)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    299073922144
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSteering column joint has slight play

  19. Fail77,363 miles (+16,449)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    239978612425
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSteering column joint has slight play

  20. Pass60,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    305400091060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,914 miles (+16,485)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    967700491016
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,429 miles
    Test number
    864469410185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,422 miles (+17)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    423249110109
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail44,405 miles (+1,692)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,405 miles
    Test number
    304357010195
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass42,713 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,713 miles
    Test number
    253507100043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,799 miles
    Test number
    644049609055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 POR

Does L70 POR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 POR expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 POR?
The MOT on L70 POR expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 POR done?
L70 POR was recorded at 134,786 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has L70 POR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 POR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 POR 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 POR find?
L70 POR passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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