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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 VXMMOT history

LB03 VXM is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,247 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VXM
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
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VXM was last recorded at 112,247 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,615 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,632 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,247 miles
  • 2025 – 106,615 miles
  • 2024 – 102,405 miles
  • 2023 – 97,870 miles
  • 2021 – 96,107 miles
  • 2020 – 89,432 miles
  • 2019 – 87,321 miles
  • 2018 – 84,981 miles
  • 2017 – 80,878 miles
  • 2016 – 76,162 miles
  • 2015 – 72,261 miles
  • 2014 – 67,751 miles
  • 2013 – 65,275 miles
  • 2012 – 63,425 miles
  • 2011 – 61,734 miles
  • 2010 – 59,098 miles
  • 2008 – 54,608 miles
  • 2007 – 47,121 miles
  • 2006 – 28,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,247 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    768323620515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass106,615 miles (+82)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    421227377487
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe crack (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail106,533 miles (+4,128)2 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,533 miles
    Test number
    722290110947
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe crack (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass102,405 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    595139449597
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,400 miles (+4,530)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,400 miles
    Test number
    243942418342
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,870 miles (+1,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,870 miles
    Test number
    249446764242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,107 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,107 miles
    Test number
    863571061191
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,106 miles (+6,674)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    175636649722
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass89,432 miles (+2,111)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,432 miles
    Test number
    287901860900
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,321 miles (+2,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    895168658097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass84,981 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    953767989801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,878 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    970409089105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  13. Fail80,878 miles (+4,716)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    887316716724
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Pass76,162 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    100334194605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass72,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    975656605122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,261 miles (+4,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    698805505189
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass67,751 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    869531704153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,275 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    618836803197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,425 miles (+1,691)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    778605092075
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWipers slightly split

  20. Pass61,734 miles (+31)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    635572881063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades staring to split.

  21. Fail61,703 miles (+2,605)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,703 miles
    Test number
    429815371013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades staring to split.

  22. Pass59,098 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    701964640096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,608 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    384696918370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,570 miles (+7,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    534028008372
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass47,121 miles (+18,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,121 miles
    Test number
    960710167238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,546 miles
    Test number
    463747016213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VXM

Does LB03 VXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VXM is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VXM?
The MOT on LB03 VXM is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VXM done?
LB03 VXM was recorded at 112,247 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has LB03 VXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VXM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 VXM 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 VXM find?
LB03 VXM passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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