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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 NXMMOT history

LB03 NXM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,765 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NXM was last recorded at 127,765 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 3,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,951 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,814 miles
Average per year
5,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,765 miles
  • 2023 – 123,951 miles
  • 2022 – 120,603 miles
  • 2021 – 118,381 miles
  • 2019 – 113,401 miles
  • 2018 – 109,591 miles
  • 2017 – 105,636 miles
  • 2016 – 100,233 miles
  • 2014 – 86,688 miles
  • 2013 – 77,868 miles
  • 2012 – 69,098 miles
  • 2011 – 60,249 miles
  • 2010 – 48,461 miles
  • 2009 – 41,963 miles
  • 2008 – 36,163 miles
  • 2007 – 32,499 miles
  • 2006 – 27,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    675814984585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    940375790251
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988313883973
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,765 miles (+3,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    320594666058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,951 miles (+3,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    116735398339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,603 miles (+2,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    917106747202
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,381 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,381 miles
    Test number
    713456562540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,371 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,371 miles
    Test number
    697639542546
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    178307850258
    • AdvisorySlightly Oil leak

  10. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    434553227966
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlightly Oil leak

  11. Pass113,401 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    621961039618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,387 miles (+3,796)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,387 miles
    Test number
    124819295678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass109,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,591 miles
    Test number
    754161735962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c v gaiter deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail109,591 miles (+3,955)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,591 miles
    Test number
    488243357682
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c v gaiter deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass105,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,636 miles
    Test number
    914761011462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail105,636 miles (+5,403)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,636 miles
    Test number
    840745030382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass100,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    643718083804
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. FailMileage not read4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    548996043903
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass86,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    758347144173
    • NoteRear tyres inner edges going bald x2

  20. Fail86,688 miles (+8,820)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    429117644147
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres inner edges going bald x2

  21. Pass77,868 miles (+8,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    576113443163
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,098 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    308933242154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,249 miles (+11,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    317693941151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    904047940195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    471015440134
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass41,963 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    972851429111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,163 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,163 miles
    Test number
    764181498145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,499 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    341473497134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,910 miles
    Test number
    830105596144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NXM

Does LB03 NXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NXM is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NXM?
The MOT on LB03 NXM is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NXM done?
LB03 NXM was recorded at 127,765 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 5,523 miles a year.
Has LB03 NXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NXM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 NXM 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 LB03 NXM find?
LB03 NXM passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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