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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LB08 GEKMOT history

LB08 GEK is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
167,406 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GEK
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
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GEK was last recorded at 167,406 miles on 3 May 2024, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,198 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
9,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,406 miles
  • 2023 – 167,198 miles
  • 2022 – 166,660 miles
  • 2021 – 164,149 miles
  • 2020 – 161,274 miles
  • 2019 – 157,707 miles
  • 2018 – 153,529 miles
  • 2017 – 145,758 miles
  • 2016 – 140,551 miles
  • 2014 – 125,850 miles
  • 2013 – 81,548 miles
  • 2012 – 46,957 miles
  • 2011 – 46,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,406 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,406 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,406 miles
    Test number
    610635501085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,198 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,198 miles
    Test number
    427182913939
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail167,186 miles (+526)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,186 miles
    Test number
    654077905412
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,660 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,660 miles
    Test number
    428312193960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,149 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,149 miles
    Test number
    915313876607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,274 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,274 miles
    Test number
    926760165475
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail161,262 miles (+3,555)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,262 miles
    Test number
    622268993670
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass157,707 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,707 miles
    Test number
    556161295044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail157,706 miles (+4,177)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,706 miles
    Test number
    656035414899
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,529 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    970943086954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,758 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    283948997306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,551 miles
    Test number
    701749859211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,551 miles (+14,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,551 miles
    Test number
    847911228091
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass125,850 miles (+8,801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    388200434257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,049 miles
    Test number
    245804364091
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail117,048 miles (+35,500)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,048 miles
    Test number
    167924364464
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass81,548 miles (+34,591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    835691773058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,957 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    977493272093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,931 miles (+1,244)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,931 miles
    Test number
    467178911307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    227748051400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 GEK

Does LB08 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GEK expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GEK?
The MOT on LB08 GEK expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GEK done?
LB08 GEK was recorded at 167,406 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 9,431 miles a year.
Has LB08 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GEK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 GEK 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 GEK find?
LB08 GEK passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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