BMW X5 L25SBM has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 BMW X5 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 100,772 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 13:44.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

L25SBM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JULY 2027100,772 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Lowers Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rears Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Front Tyres Slight Cracking On The Edge Of The Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shockers Casings Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Under The Wing Brake Pipes Covered In Greas And Looking Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Under The Wing Brake Pipe Covered In Grease Looking Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Under Side Corrosion And Components
PASSED29TH JULY 202528TH JULY 202696,895 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion To Braking, Steering And Suspension Components
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Flexi's Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202413TH JULY 202592,707 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED14TH JULY 202313TH JULY 202488,429 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 202228TH SEPTEMBER 202386,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 202286,537 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202122ND FEBRUARY 202279,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 202179,603 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Wont Fasten Seat Belt (7.1.2 (d))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED29TH MAY 201911TH DECEMBER 202076,386 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201811TH JUNE 201974,227 MI
FAILED7TH JUNE 201874,227 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.2.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED2ND MAY 20171ST MAY 201866,047 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 201766,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH JULY 201610TH JULY 201757,381 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH APRIL 201523RD APRIL 201649,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED15TH APRIL 201549,077 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH APRIL 201423RD APRIL 201546,134 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s Washer Pipe Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracking
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front; Front Track Control Arm Inner Bushes Worn
PASSED15TH APRIL 201315TH APRIL 201442,574 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyre Small Cut Offside
FAILED15TH APRIL 201342,574 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Tyre Small Cut Offside
PASSED13TH APRIL 201215TH APRIL 201339,320 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED13TH APRIL 201239,320 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH APRIL 201115TH APRIL 201234,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blade Spliting Nearside
  3. USER ENTERED - Cut In Front Tyre Offside & Nearside
FAILED12TH APRIL 201134,878 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blade Spliting Nearside
  4. USER ENTERED - Cut In Front Tyre Offside & Nearside
PASSED14TH APRIL 201015TH APRIL 201129,185 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 201029,185 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED16TH APRIL 200915TH APRIL 201022,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20091ST MARCH 201021,653 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L25SBM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

L25SBM MOT Comments

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L25SBM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 100,772 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,039 miles

L25SBM FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration L25SBM was manufactured on Wednesday 1st March 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 100,772 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,039 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L25SBM has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 38 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does L25SBM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 L25SBM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L25SBM Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 L25SBM does have Tax. Read more

When does L25SBM Tax expire?

The current Tax for L25SBM will expire in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L25SBM MOT expire?

The current MOT for L25SBM will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027. Read more

When did L25SBM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L25SBM was on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 13:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L25SBM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for L25SBM we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L25SBM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for L25SBM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L25SBM?

L25SBM is registered as a 2006 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has L25SBM done?

The odometer reading for L25SBM at the last MOT in July 2026 was 100,772 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,039 miles per year. Read more

How old is L25SBM?

The vehicle L25SBM was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st March 2006. Read more

What colour is L25SBM?

The official colour of L25SBM is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does L25SBM have?

L25SBM has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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