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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LB08 BXUMOT history

LB08 BXU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,789 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BXU was last recorded at 174,789 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,335 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,454 miles
Average per year
10,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,789 miles
  • 2024 – 165,335 miles
  • 2023 – 156,885 miles
  • 2022 – 148,598 miles
  • 2021 – 136,902 miles
  • 2020 – 120,931 miles
  • 2019 – 108,301 miles
  • 2018 – 97,282 miles
  • 2017 – 77,270 miles
  • 2016 – 70,188 miles
  • 2015 – 56,398 miles
  • 2014 – 45,979 miles
  • 2013 – 39,166 miles
  • 2012 – 29,535 miles
  • 2011 – 19,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,789 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted all over the body tested in wet condition

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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside rear light unit lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,789 miles (+9,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,789 miles
    Test number
    476667750301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted all over the body tested in wet condition

  2. Pass165,335 miles (+8,450)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,335 miles
    Test number
    685341497564
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,885 miles (+8,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,885 miles
    Test number
    707914420253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass148,598 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,598 miles
    Test number
    711982198927
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit lens broken

  5. Fail148,592 miles (+11,690)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    771135579425
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit lens broken

  6. Pass136,902 miles (+15,971)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    379540548337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,931 miles (+12,630)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    695342001282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,301 miles (+11,019)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    819820578273
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass97,282 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,282 miles
    Test number
    608633539768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,685 miles (+12,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    390333743106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass77,270 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    435059458674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass70,188 miles (+13,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    833838937305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,398 miles (+10,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    126068195033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,979 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    237519494019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,166 miles (+9,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,166 miles
    Test number
    645193193087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,535 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    326698012199
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on edges

  17. Fail29,535 miles (+10,352)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    276848512489
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on edges

  18. Pass19,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,183 miles
    Test number
    335117131193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BXU

Does LB08 BXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BXU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BXU?
The MOT on LB08 BXU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BXU done?
LB08 BXU was recorded at 174,789 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,742 miles a year.
Has LB08 BXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BXU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 BXU 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 LB08 BXU find?
LB08 BXU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; under tray fitted all over the body tested in wet condition.

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