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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L8 DHBMOT history

L8 DHB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

L8 DHB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
135,621 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DHB was last recorded at 135,621 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,620 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,621 miles
  • 2021 – 128,111 miles
  • 2020 – 120,035 miles
  • 2019 – 108,264 miles
  • 2018 – 97,536 miles
  • 2017 – 91,576 miles
  • 2016 – 89,962 miles
  • 2015 – 84,418 miles
  • 2014 – 79,083 miles
  • 2013 – 75,364 miles
  • 2012 – 67,961 miles
  • 2011 – 56,800 miles
  • 2010 – 46,934 miles
  • 2009 – 39,078 miles
  • 2008 – 26,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,621 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,621 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,621 miles
    Test number
    586962785466
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail135,620 miles (+7,509)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,620 miles
    Test number
    799120885256
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,111 miles (+8,076)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,111 miles
    Test number
    604858370988
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,035 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,035 miles
    Test number
    251591370041
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor 17%

  5. Fail120,033 miles (+11,769)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    721732096061
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor 17%

  6. Pass108,264 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,264 miles
    Test number
    500804016833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,263 miles (+10,727)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    792423383489
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn stub axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside 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 from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,536 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,536 miles
    Test number
    148212850616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    432873922635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,576 miles (+1,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    874590790841
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass89,962 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    756409411265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,418 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    243239619423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,083 miles (+3,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    488929914354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,364 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,364 miles
    Test number
    689097023383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,961 miles (+11,161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    898858322371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass56,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    635163671231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail56,800 miles (+9,866)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    265193771212
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    552131880216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,434 miles (+7,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    740861280253
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass39,078 miles (+12,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,078 miles
    Test number
    352287359341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,479 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    304155168319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    491183248460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DHB

Does L8 DHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 DHB expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 DHB?
The MOT on L8 DHB expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 DHB done?
L8 DHB was recorded at 135,621 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has L8 DHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DHB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 DHB 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 L8 DHB find?
L8 DHB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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