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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LB11 KAUMOT history

LB11 KAU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,631 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 KAU was last recorded at 115,631 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,630 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,631 miles
  • 2025 – 112,205 miles
  • 2024 – 108,277 miles
  • 2023 – 106,530 miles
  • 2022 – 101,058 miles
  • 2021 – 91,484 miles
  • 2020 – 80,518 miles
  • 2019 – 69,008 miles
  • 2018 – 51,386 miles
  • 2017 – 35,213 miles
  • 2016 – 32,983 miles
  • 2015 – 31,072 miles
  • 2014 – 26,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,631 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama geolander (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • TPMS Active

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,631 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    961113347009
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama geolander (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail115,630 miles (+3,425)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,630 miles
    Test number
    457556995623
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama geolander (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass112,205 miles (+3,928)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    881590878316
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cuts/damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106W) yokohama run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,277 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    609645883719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Active

  5. Fail108,275 miles (+1,745)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    682734572484
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 106w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Active

  6. Pass106,530 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,530 miles
    Test number
    370673324142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,529 miles (+5,471)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,529 miles
    Test number
    457666550709
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,058 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,058 miles
    Test number
    577224070374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens damaged

  9. Fail101,056 miles (+9,572)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    611638980721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 110w run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    810500318990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,484 miles (+10,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    800801556126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass80,518 miles (+11,510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    486702009840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,008 miles (+17,622)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    713661895752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,386 miles (+16,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    501389517041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,213 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    782445288495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,983 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    925058503313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,072 miles (+4,169)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    185873365097
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass26,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,903 miles
    Test number
    158388774023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 KAU

Does LB11 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 KAU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 KAU?
The MOT on LB11 KAU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 KAU done?
LB11 KAU was recorded at 115,631 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,443 miles a year.
Has LB11 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 KAU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 KAU 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 LB11 KAU find?
LB11 KAU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps; nearside front tyre slightly damaged has damage to side wall 275/40/20 (106w) yokohama geolander.

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