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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

LE16 BVCMOT history

LE16 BVC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 111,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LE16 BVC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,711 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 BVC was last recorded at 111,711 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 11,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,925 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,786 miles
Average per year
7,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,711 miles
  • 2025 – 99,925 miles
  • 2024 – 92,896 miles
  • 2023 – 86,027 miles
  • 2022 – 78,839 miles
  • 2021 – 70,892 miles
  • 2020 – 63,810 miles
  • 2019 – 57,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,711 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,711 miles (+11,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,711 miles
    Test number
    380997417596
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,925 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    323168734397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail99,925 miles (+7,029)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    848131911114
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,896 miles (+217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    503603733590
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail92,679 miles (+6,652)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    980804360550
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass86,027 miles (+7,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    805231742471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,839 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,839 miles
    Test number
    100978557929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,715 miles (+7,823)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    373786694247
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass70,892 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,892 miles
    Test number
    633117957505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,810 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    227182965699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,467 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    738895616834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,413 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    367874029226
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about LE16 BVC

Does LE16 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 BVC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 BVC?
The MOT on LE16 BVC is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 BVC done?
LE16 BVC was recorded at 111,711 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
Has LE16 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 BVC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LE16 BVC 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 LE16 BVC find?
LE16 BVC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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