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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB04 TFXMOT history

LB04 TFX is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2025
Mileage
154,495 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 TFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 TFX was last recorded at 154,495 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 5,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,644 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,851 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,495 miles
  • 2020 – 148,644 miles
  • 2019 – 143,247 miles
  • 2018 – 127,175 miles
  • 2017 – 122,662 miles
  • 2015 – 112,285 miles
  • 2014 – 104,257 miles
  • 2013 – 95,800 miles
  • 2012 – 88,183 miles
  • 2011 – 78,478 miles
  • 2010 – 70,767 miles
  • 2009 – 59,250 miles
  • 2008 – 56,625 miles
  • 2007 – 41,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,495 miles
  • Advisory"check reverse light" message on but all lights ok
  • AdvisoryBrake lining message on suspect N/S/F
  • AdvisoryFactory tray fitted/sills covers fitted preventing full inspection
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin More N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront N/S/F + O/S/F Tyre cracking
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack ? factory under tray fitted (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeavy steering
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Nail leaking Advise to put spare or change ASAP
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small one inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion rear sub-frame

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,495 miles (+5,851)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,495 miles
    Test number
    260661940031
    • Advisory"check reverse light" message on but all lights ok
    • AdvisoryBrake lining message on suspect N/S/F
    • AdvisoryFactory tray fitted/sills covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin More N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S/F + O/S/F Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack ? factory under tray fitted (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy steering
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Nail leaking Advise to put spare or change ASAP
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small one inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion rear sub-frame

  2. Pass148,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,644 miles
    Test number
    432192469949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,644 miles (+5,397)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,644 miles
    Test number
    936926815755
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,247 miles (+7,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    529739916333
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  5. Pass135,301 miles (+8,126)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,301 miles
    Test number
    850056780054
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at top suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass127,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,175 miles
    Test number
    571131360971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,175 miles (+4,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,175 miles
    Test number
    409533984083
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass122,662 miles (+10,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,662 miles
    Test number
    386627916808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass112,285 miles (+8,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    583134484730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass104,257 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    445342544454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail104,234 miles (+8,434)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,234 miles
    Test number
    487032434441
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass95,800 miles (+7,617)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,800 miles
    Test number
    667795423393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front and rear subframe bushes have slight movement
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

  13. Pass88,183 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    675145122366
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

  14. Fail88,183 miles (+9,705)1 failure8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    606385322353
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass78,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    407907721441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,478 miles (+4,780)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    336635521305
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,698 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    299443351136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,767 miles (+11,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    871291940128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,250 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,250 miles
    Test number
    480075449191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,625 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    493651058119
    • NoteParking brake efficiency low

  21. Fail56,625 miles (+15,432)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    692361058101
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass41,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    322424427163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 TFX

Does LB04 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 TFX expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 TFX?
The MOT on LB04 TFX expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 TFX done?
LB04 TFX was recorded at 154,495 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has LB04 TFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 TFX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 TFX 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 LB04 TFX find?
LB04 TFX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 14 advisories: "check reverse light" message on but all lights ok; brake lining message on suspect n/s/f; factory tray fitted/sills covers fitted preventing full inspection, and 11 more.

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