
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass140,048 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 140,048 miles
- Test number
- 687644876930
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass139,068 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 139,068 miles
- Test number
- 945834183751
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy.
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.
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
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
Pass127,063 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 127,063 miles
- Test number
- 348272223386
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass98,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 98,093 miles
- Test number
- 716599912010
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass84,238 miles (+5,077)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 84,238 miles
- Test number
- 868691421023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 79,161 miles
- Test number
- 210557470032
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass72,826 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 72,826 miles
- Test number
- 421951358118
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass67,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 67,638 miles
- Test number
- 484976537104
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass64,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 64,044 miles
- Test number
- 650125036372
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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