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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

C5 BMGMOT history

C5 BMG is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
169,316 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 BMG was last recorded at 169,316 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 1,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,881 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,435 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,316 miles
  • 2024 – 167,881 miles
  • 2022 – 166,655 miles
  • 2021 – 165,288 miles
  • 2020 – 160,397 miles
  • 2019 – 148,596 miles
  • 2017 – 136,915 miles
  • 2016 – 136,908 miles
  • 2011 – 134,826 miles
  • 2010 – 131,027 miles
  • 2009 – 123,048 miles
  • 2008 – 113,580 miles
  • 2007 – 104,071 miles
  • 2005 – 91,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,316 miles
  • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,316 miles (+1,435)23 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,316 miles
    Test number
    716023773761
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass167,881 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,881 miles
    Test number
    131297679234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass166,655 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,655 miles
    Test number
    331615678213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,288 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,288 miles
    Test number
    106819318036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail165,283 miles (+4,886)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,283 miles
    Test number
    534625475216
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working BOTH SIDES FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,397 miles (+11,801)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,397 miles
    Test number
    263692388650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,596 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,596 miles
    Test number
    956208122225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,915 miles
    Test number
    857515842403
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail136,915 miles (+7)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,915 miles
    Test number
    357892795126
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both headlight beam image deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  10. Pass136,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,908 miles
    Test number
    966732071621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,908 miles (+2,082)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,908 miles
    Test number
    297858748217
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass134,826 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    134,826 miles
    Test number
    626219731041
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail134,819 miles (+3,792)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,819 miles
    Test number
    817538031037
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass131,027 miles (+7,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    131,027 miles
    Test number
    882839210016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass123,048 miles (+9,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    400230739024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,580 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    290972018008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass104,071 miles (+12,614)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    653412017016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    764809205351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about C5 BMG

Does C5 BMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 BMG expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 BMG?
The MOT on C5 BMG expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 BMG done?
C5 BMG was recorded at 169,316 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has C5 BMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BMG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 BMG 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 C5 BMG find?
C5 BMG failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 23 major defects and 4 advisories: front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 24 more.

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