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This 2009 BMW X5 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 181,810 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 15:34.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

L3HOV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 2027181,810 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp Not Working
  10. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2026181,785 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View Wing Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  11. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp Not Working
  14. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 2026169,061 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2025169,024 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20237TH DECEMBER 2024164,401 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Has Corrosion
  3. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202214TH NOVEMBER 2023159,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Muti Bulbs In Use-2nd Bulbs Out,exhaust Cover Loose,osr Linkbar Play,front Back Plates Rattle-Incomplete,front Suspension Arms-Balljoints Poor-Play,tracking Required
  2. ADVISORY - Headlight Back Covers Incomplete,osr Inner Light Inop,light Washer Jet Loose,bonnet Grill Loose,brake Fluid Service Due,washer Jets Lazy,os Reg Light Inop
  3. ADVISORY - Running Gear-Suspension-Springs-Units-Pipes Rusting,front-Rear Brake Discs Lipped,front Spring Rusty,battery Low
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2022159,800 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Both Inop-Aims Need Resetting Before Retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam Both Inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt And Play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Front-Close Too Disc Lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Clearly Visible Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  11. ADVISORY - Headlight Back Covers Incomplete,osr Inner Light Inop,oil Spill,antifreeze Coolant Low,oil Leak-Covers Fitted,srvice Overdue-Oil Filter Housing Leaking-Investigate,light Washer Jet Loose
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Muti Bulbs In Use-2nd Bulbs Out,exhaust Cover Loose,osr Linkbar Play,front Back Plates Rattle-Incomplete,front Suspension Arms-Balljoints Poor-Play,tracking Required
  13. ADVISORY - Nsf Tyre Tread Low-Tyres Uneven Tread Wear,running Gear-Suspension-Springs-Units-Pipes Rusting,front-Rear Brake Discs Lipped,front Spring Rusty,battery Low
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 2022154,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202024TH SEPTEMBER 2021148,486 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 201924TH SEPTEMBER 2020141,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201824TH SEPTEMBER 2019123,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Front And Rear Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH MAY 201717TH MAY 2018107,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201622ND FEBRUARY 201795,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Nail In The Tread Close To The Inside And A Cut In The Side Wall
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Nail In The Centre Of The Tread
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 201695,791 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Wear Indicator,front And Rear Pads Worn
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Nail In The Tread Close To The Inside And A Cut In The Side Wall
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Nail In The Centre Of The Tread
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201512TH FEBRUARY 201681,375 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Inner Pads Not Visable
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201581,310 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Inner Pads Not Visable
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201410TH FEBRUARY 201564,868 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20139TH APRIL 201455,625 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 20129TH APRIL 201345,627 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 201137,553 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED31ST MARCH 201130TH MARCH 201237,553 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L3HOV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

L3HOV MOT Comments

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L3HOV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 181,810 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,695 miles

L3HOV FAQs

This Bmw X5 with registration L3HOV was manufactured on Thursday 26th February 2009 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 181,810 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,695 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw X5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L3HOV has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X5 has had 53 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 16 Major, 3 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does L3HOV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 L3HOV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L3HOV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 L3HOV does have Tax. Read more

When does L3HOV Tax expire?

The current Tax for L3HOV will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 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 L3HOV MOT expire?

The current MOT for L3HOV will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027. Read more

When did L3HOV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L3HOV was on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 15:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L3HOV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for L3HOV we can see 15 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 L3HOV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for L3HOV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L3HOV?

L3HOV is registered as a 2009 Bmw X5. Read more

How many miles has L3HOV done?

The odometer reading for L3HOV at the last MOT in February 2026 was 181,810 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 10,695 miles per year. Read more

How old is L3HOV?

The vehicle L3HOV was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 26th February 2009. Read more

What colour is L3HOV?

The official colour of L3HOV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does L3HOV have?

L3HOV has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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