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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

LM18 VCLMOT history

LM18 VCL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 29,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LM18 VCL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
29,610 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 VCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
12 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 VCL was last recorded at 29,610 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,518 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,092 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,610 miles
  • 2025 – 26,518 miles
  • 2024 – 24,024 miles
  • 2023 – 20,102 miles
  • 2022 – 17,119 miles
  • 2021 – 12,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 27 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,610 miles (+3,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,610 miles
    Test number
    815048247797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass26,518 miles (+2,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    400427398397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass24,024 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    24,024 miles
    Test number
    468365903587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail23,912 miles (+3,810)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,912 miles
    Test number
    242799316036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass20,102 miles (+2,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    772132259484
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged offside & nearside sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass17,119 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    17,119 miles
    Test number
    323562857007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    12,772 miles
    Test number
    698281870133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LM18 VCL

Does LM18 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 VCL is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 VCL?
The MOT on LM18 VCL is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 VCL done?
LM18 VCL was recorded at 29,610 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has LM18 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 VCL has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM18 VCL 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 LM18 VCL find?
LM18 VCL passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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