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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LAM 106MOT history

LAM 106 is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LAM 106 blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,527 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAM 106
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAM 106 was last recorded at 101,527 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,773 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,754 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,527 miles
  • 2025 – 99,773 miles
  • 2024 – 96,675 miles
  • 2023 – 96,234 miles
  • 2022 – 92,777 miles
  • 2021 – 89,630 miles
  • 2020 – 86,754 miles
  • 2017 – 80,163 miles
  • 2016 – 78,213 miles
  • 2015 – 76,923 miles
  • 2014 – 69,227 miles
  • 2013 – 57,202 miles
  • 2012 – 46,624 miles
  • 2011 – 40,122 miles
  • 2010 – 33,609 miles
  • 2009 – 29,857 miles
  • 2008 – 25,559 miles
  • 2007 – 23,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,527 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,527 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    426472368235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,773 miles (+3,098)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,773 miles
    Test number
    196519161997
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass96,675 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    967614257308
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail96,675 miles (+441)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    247614339791
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass96,234 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    136913176083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    297426774132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail92,777 miles (+3,147)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    855206892623
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front link front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass89,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    792654026102
    • AdvisoryDriver's door a bit stiff opening from outside.
  9. Fail89,630 miles (+2,876)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    781086335524
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door a bit stiff opening from outside.
  10. Pass86,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    275644672285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail86,754 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    978846288860
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    720628569337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,163 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,163 miles
    Test number
    471347343893
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have " kick" deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres reading 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail80,163 miles (+1,950)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,163 miles
    Test number
    576174317559
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have " kick" deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres reading 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass78,213 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    604780748646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    455799425251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,923 miles (+7,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    459789425249
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass69,227 miles (+12,025)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    735915334118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front, front suspension arm rubber bushes perished, but resulting in excess play
  19. Pass57,202 miles (+10,578)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,202 miles
    Test number
    667840053142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,624 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,624 miles
    Test number
    259213642431
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass46,624 miles (+6,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,624 miles
    Test number
    699653642143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass40,122 miles (+6,513)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    476462571136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWear n/s/f tyre
  23. Pass33,609 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,609 miles
    Test number
    201262680128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,602 miles (+3,745)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    321640980180
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass29,857 miles (+4,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    682698079199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass25,559 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,559 miles
    Test number
    643305048113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,803 miles
    Test number
    661804467088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LAM 106

What vehicle is registration LAM 106 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAM 106 on a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LAM 106 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LAM 106 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LAM 106?
The MOT on LAM 106 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LAM 106 done?
LAM 106 was recorded at 101,527 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has LAM 106 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAM 106 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LAM 106 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 LAM 106 find?
LAM 106 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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