
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Pass127,924 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 127,924 miles
- Test number
- 797509764299
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass111,793 miles (+13,073)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 111,793 miles
- Test number
- 226705663100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,720 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,720 miles
- Test number
- 869791362137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,648 miles (+12,517)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,648 miles
- Test number
- 248044652122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,131 miles (+11,055)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 86,131 miles
- Test number
- 287456101251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 75,076 miles
- Test number
- 331544010296
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass66,695 miles (+9,331)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 66,695 miles
- Test number
- 134189489195
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass52,486 miles (+6,883)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 52,486 miles
- Test number
- 182803247209
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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