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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L7 UOJMOT history

L7 UOJ is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 163,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

L7 UOJ silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
163,763 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 UOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 UOJ was last recorded at 163,763 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 10,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,478 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,285 miles
Average per year
6,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,763 miles
  • 2021 – 153,478 miles
  • 2019 – 145,306 miles
  • 2018 – 143,265 miles
  • 2017 – 141,350 miles
  • 2016 – 140,048 miles
  • 2015 – 139,068 miles
  • 2014 – 132,504 miles
  • 2013 – 127,063 miles
  • 2012 – 98,093 miles
  • 2011 – 84,238 miles
  • 2010 – 79,161 miles
  • 2009 – 75,916 miles
  • 2008 – 72,826 miles
  • 2007 – 67,638 miles
  • 2006 – 64,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,763 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and centre rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,763 miles (+10,285)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,763 miles
    Test number
    859288816814
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass153,478 miles (+4,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,478 miles
    Test number
    391958906118
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass148,577 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,577 miles
    Test number
    704932260016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and centre rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail148,551 miles (+3,245)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,551 miles
    Test number
    216011968165
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and centre rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass145,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,306 miles
    Test number
    284823938108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail145,302 miles (+2,037)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    672234100870
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass143,265 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,265 miles
    Test number
    364405603623
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail143,247 miles (+1,897)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    198783231132
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass141,350 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,350 miles
    Test number
    527427754519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort on limit
  10. Fail141,346 miles (+1,298)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,346 miles
    Test number
    933880659584
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most tie bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough knock on lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most tie bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort on limit
  11. Pass140,048 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,048 miles
    Test number
    687644876930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,960 miles (+892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,960 miles
    Test number
    399655484054
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass139,068 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,068 miles
    Test number
    945834183751
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy.
  14. Fail139,065 miles (+6,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,065 miles
    Test number
    827255371152
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy.
  15. Pass132,504 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    345087294486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail132,504 miles (+5,441)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    895326294239
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass127,063 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,063 miles
    Test number
    348272223386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,059 miles (+13,225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,059 miles
    Test number
    589638313318
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass113,834 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    237685013052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail113,715 miles (+15,622)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    759152613034
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass98,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    716599912010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,093 miles (+13,855)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    125029812046
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass84,238 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    868691421023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    210557470032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,161 miles (+3,245)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    480026170057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  26. Pass75,916 miles (+3,090)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    261339749109
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteVery slight bind on o/s front wheel
  27. Pass72,826 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    421951358118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,749 miles (+5,111)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    143643548143
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  29. Pass67,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    484976537104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,638 miles (+3,594)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    680655337186
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  31. Pass64,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    650125036372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail64,044 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    561162636309
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L7 UOJ

Does L7 UOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 UOJ expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 UOJ?
The MOT on L7 UOJ expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 UOJ done?
L7 UOJ was recorded at 163,763 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 6,169 miles a year.
Has L7 UOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 UOJ has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 UOJ 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 L7 UOJ find?
L7 UOJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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