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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

L87 MJBMOT history

L87 MJB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

L87 MJB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,984 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L87 MJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L87 MJB was last recorded at 190,984 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 11,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,839 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,145 miles
Average per year
7,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,984 miles
  • 2025 – 179,839 miles
  • 2023 – 170,145 miles
  • 2022 – 169,452 miles
  • 2021 – 159,266 miles
  • 2020 – 158,092 miles
  • 2019 – 154,627 miles
  • 2018 – 154,474 miles
  • 2017 – 145,255 miles
  • 2015 – 136,499 miles
  • 2014 – 127,924 miles
  • 2013 – 111,793 miles
  • 2012 – 98,720 miles
  • 2011 – 86,131 miles
  • 2010 – 75,076 miles
  • 2009 – 66,695 miles
  • 2008 – 57,364 miles
  • 2007 – 52,486 miles
  • 2006 – 45,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,984 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,984 miles (+11,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,984 miles
    Test number
    388438995476
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass179,839 miles (+9,694)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    179,839 miles
    Test number
    916253715377
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass170,145 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,145 miles
    Test number
    483586428640
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail170,140 miles (+688)2 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,140 miles
    Test number
    846341912233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass169,452 miles (+10,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,452 miles
    Test number
    170689057384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass159,266 miles (+1,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,266 miles
    Test number
    868992685494
    • 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))
  7. Pass158,092 miles (+3,465)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,092 miles
    Test number
    789341795674
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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))
  8. Pass154,627 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,627 miles
    Test number
    202350599007
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  9. Fail154,625 miles (+151)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    876475259876
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  10. Pass154,474 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,474 miles
    Test number
    370673133098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint slight worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges /slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower suspension arm bush slight play
  11. Fail154,472 miles (+16)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,472 miles
    Test number
    836142284587
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges/ slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail154,456 miles (+9,201)12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,456 miles
    Test number
    264625878066
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working offside/neaside (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high offside/nearside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner (areas) (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective switch insecure (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers could clear better
  13. Pass145,255 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,255 miles
    Test number
    312258350786
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp poor image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside upper arms (borderline pass/ fail (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed parking brake efficiency test
  14. Fail145,228 miles (+8,729)2 dangerous16 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,228 miles
    Test number
    518132796055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested rear brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp poor image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside upper arms (borderline pass/ fail (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass136,499 miles (+163)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,499 miles
    Test number
    363591771893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryHas a suspension self levelling message ?
    • AdvisoryJust passed hand brake efficiency
    • AdvisoryPossible fuel leak / smells of diesel/ under tray damp
  16. Fail136,336 miles (+8,412)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,336 miles
    Test number
    673380444614
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing lap belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative offside/nearside (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside/nearside inners (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHas a suspension self levelling message ?
    • AdvisoryPossible fuel leak / smells of diesel/ under tray damp
  17. Pass127,924 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,924 miles
    Test number
    797509764299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,882 miles (+16,089)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    708315464242
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass111,793 miles (+13,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    226705663100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,720 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    869791362137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,648 miles (+12,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,648 miles
    Test number
    248044652122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,131 miles (+11,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    287456101251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    331544010296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,076 miles (+8,381)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    902244410297
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass66,695 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    134189489195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,364 miles (+4,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    772491478131
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass52,486 miles (+6,883)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    182803247209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    373329006230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L87 MJB

Does L87 MJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L87 MJB is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L87 MJB?
The MOT on L87 MJB is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L87 MJB done?
L87 MJB was recorded at 190,984 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 7,385 miles a year.
Has L87 MJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L87 MJB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L87 MJB 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 L87 MJB find?
L87 MJB passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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