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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LB08 ZFFMOT history

LB08 ZFF is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,943 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZFF
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
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZFF was last recorded at 164,943 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,121 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
9,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,943 miles
  • 2024 – 164,121 miles
  • 2022 – 163,165 miles
  • 2021 – 130,529 miles
  • 2020 – 126,371 miles
  • 2019 – 106,398 miles
  • 2018 – 85,290 miles
  • 2017 – 76,727 miles
  • 2016 – 70,260 miles
  • 2015 – 69,209 miles
  • 2014 – 57,442 miles
  • 2013 – 42,129 miles
  • 2012 – 31,116 miles
  • 2011 – 25,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,943 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 2.00 - 3.00mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,943 miles (+822)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    436176663282
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing
  2. Pass164,121 miles (+956)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    655838813276
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,165 miles (+32,636)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,165 miles
    Test number
    966766270180
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  4. Pass130,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,529 miles
    Test number
    321698994786
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 2.00 - 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail130,529 miles (+4,158)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,529 miles
    Test number
    461737048873
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 2.00 - 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass126,371 miles (+19,973)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,371 miles
    Test number
    298706631990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch faulty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor
  7. Pass106,398 miles (+21,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    799870480451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,290 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    329970320616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,727 miles (+6,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,727 miles
    Test number
    610320980362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  10. Pass70,260 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    896207666453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,209 miles (+11,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    649380510822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  12. Pass57,442 miles (+15,313)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    848327704304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,129 miles (+11,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    237266473291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,116 miles (+5,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,116 miles
    Test number
    607425972253
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass25,155 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,155 miles
    Test number
    969767201232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,149 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    887696301266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note(both) front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Questions about LB08 ZFF

Does LB08 ZFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ZFF expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZFF?
The MOT on LB08 ZFF expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ZFF done?
LB08 ZFF was recorded at 164,943 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 9,838 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZFF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZFF 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 ZFF find?
LB08 ZFF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s); offside front front suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted, and 4 more.

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