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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LB12 AHVMOT history

LB12 AHV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,067 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AHV was last recorded at 118,067 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 14,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,187 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,880 miles
Average per year
8,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,067 miles
  • 2025 – 103,187 miles
  • 2024 – 84,227 miles
  • 2023 – 75,864 miles
  • 2022 – 64,149 miles
  • 2021 – 57,570 miles
  • 2020 – 52,682 miles
  • 2019 – 46,892 miles
  • 2018 – 39,748 miles
  • 2017 – 34,622 miles
  • 2016 – 28,861 miles
  • 2015 – 22,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,067 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,067 miles (+14,880)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    419734180913
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,187 miles (+18,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    333122735649
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,227 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    300949252628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,864 miles (+11,715)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,864 miles
    Test number
    289207374985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    163685044588
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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. Fail64,149 miles (+6,579)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    679909258128
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  7. Pass57,570 miles (+4,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    782835434958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,682 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    723690635052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,892 miles (+7,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    482830189676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass39,748 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    476154989580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,622 miles
    Test number
    332872945364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,622 miles (+5,761)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,622 miles
    Test number
    980361983946
    • Repaired at testRear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass28,861 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,861 miles
    Test number
    857725171593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,438 miles
    Test number
    517730455179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 AHV

Does LB12 AHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AHV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AHV?
The MOT on LB12 AHV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AHV done?
LB12 AHV was recorded at 118,067 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,511 miles a year.
Has LB12 AHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AHV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 AHV 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 LB12 AHV find?
LB12 AHV passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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