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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

F5 LAFMOT history

F5 LAF is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

F5 LAF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,617 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LAF was last recorded at 143,617 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,769 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
848 miles
Average per year
5,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,617 miles
  • 2025 – 142,769 miles
  • 2024 – 141,780 miles
  • 2023 – 140,153 miles
  • 2022 – 138,473 miles
  • 2021 – 134,860 miles
  • 2020 – 132,946 miles
  • 2019 – 131,905 miles
  • 2018 – 130,522 miles
  • 2017 – 128,077 miles
  • 2016 – 125,387 miles
  • 2015 – 123,587 miles
  • 2014 – 116,973 miles
  • 2013 – 112,703 miles
  • 2011 – 78,456 miles
  • 2010 – 64,968 miles
  • 2009 – 53,312 miles
  • 2008 – 37,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front caliper spring missing

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,617 miles (+848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,617 miles
    Test number
    255685321188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front caliper spring missing

  2. Pass142,769 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,769 miles
    Test number
    669745888861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,752 miles (+972)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,752 miles
    Test number
    605555492663
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    426942114403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail141,780 miles (+1,627)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    445212815222
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower ball joint inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,153 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,153 miles
    Test number
    888645777655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,128 miles (+1,655)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,128 miles
    Test number
    555719894065
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,473 miles (+3,613)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    759755055828
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip not holding the boot tight (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  9. Pass134,860 miles (+1,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,860 miles
    Test number
    729737589072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,946 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,946 miles
    Test number
    132870624881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,942 miles (+1,037)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    825025471206
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,905 miles
    Test number
    306899604449
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes getting perished
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft front rubber coupling getting worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

  13. Fail131,905 miles (+1,383)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,905 miles
    Test number
    905613101312
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes getting perished
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft front rubber coupling getting worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

  14. Pass130,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,522 miles
    Test number
    148060880478
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush getting worn

  15. Fail130,521 miles (+2,444)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,521 miles
    Test number
    605379014601
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush getting worn

  16. Pass128,077 miles (+2,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    493902315828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass125,387 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    551416849562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail125,385 miles (+1,798)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,385 miles
    Test number
    688286540203
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass123,587 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    264439443290
    • AdvisoryOil lleak

  20. Fail123,582 miles (+6,609)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    563214618567
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil lleak

  21. Pass116,973 miles (+4,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,973 miles
    Test number
    737600404203
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass112,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    287537623214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,703 miles (+34,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    309797123261
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass78,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    858278251293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,456 miles (+13,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    675485951282
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass64,968 miles (+11,656)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    300283350451
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges

  27. Pass53,312 miles (+16,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    241219089239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    534954058281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 LAF

Does F5 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LAF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LAF?
The MOT on F5 LAF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LAF done?
F5 LAF was recorded at 143,617 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,929 miles a year.
Has F5 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LAF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 LAF 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 F5 LAF find?
F5 LAF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front caliper spring missing.

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