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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 UPWMOT history

LB03 UPW is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
71,280 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2016
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UPW was last recorded at 71,280 miles on 19 Jul 2016, 5,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,990 miles · 13 Jun 2015
Between the last two tests
5,290 miles
Average per year
4,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2016 – 71,280 miles
  • 2015 – 65,990 miles
  • 2014 – 62,504 miles
  • 2013 – 59,558 miles
  • 2012 – 57,001 miles
  • 2011 – 55,312 miles
  • 2010 – 51,843 miles
  • 2008 – 45,100 miles
  • 2007 – 34,362 miles
  • 2006 – 28,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988505680717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    996331363375
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725088791579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    529940926732
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325917259382
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    136633765714
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    975207824181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    459813754190
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    424501740656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    171980173768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    944925324613
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    316913948598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    451956864864
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    962941969168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    488010263727
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,280 miles (+5,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    892078538327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass65,990 miles (+3,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    596674365177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  18. Pass62,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,504 miles
    Test number
    118692674174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail62,495 miles (+2,937)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    188882674118
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,558 miles (+2,557)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    915876063173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass57,001 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    637618052105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,312 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    487579271107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    851672210046
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail51,843 miles (+6,743)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    973718800090
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass45,100 miles (+10,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    604061218275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,362 miles (+6,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,362 miles
    Test number
    273615787448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass28,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,186 miles
    Test number
    200290886153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 UPW

Does LB03 UPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 UPW expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UPW?
The MOT on LB03 UPW expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 UPW done?
LB03 UPW was recorded at 71,280 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2016, an average of 4,285 miles a year.
Has LB03 UPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UPW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 UPW 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 UPW find?
LB03 UPW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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