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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 MHVMOT history

LB52 MHV is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,917 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MHV was last recorded at 103,917 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2021: 87,880 miles, lower than 87,881 miles on 15 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,810 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,107 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,917 miles
  • 2025 – 100,810 miles
  • 2024 – 94,482 miles
  • 2023 – 90,460 miles
  • 2022 – 88,865 miles
  • 2021 – 87,880 miles
  • 2017 – 87,881 miles
  • 2016 – 82,767 miles
  • 2015 – 82,516 miles
  • 2014 – 78,924 miles
  • 2012 – 73,269 miles
  • 2011 – 69,671 miles
  • 2010 – 59,893 miles
  • 2008 – 53,102 miles
  • 2007 – 46,320 miles
  • 2006 – 34,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,917 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under Tray Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,917 miles (+3,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,917 miles
    Test number
    708864876730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass100,810 miles (+6,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,810 miles
    Test number
    335574421570
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass94,482 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,482 miles
    Test number
    789386316667
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted

  4. Pass90,460 miles (+1,595)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,460 miles
    Test number
    469266453003
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass88,865 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    693031809108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,880 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    683164246907
    • AdvisoryFront rusty
    • AdvisoryRear disc rusty

  7. Pass87,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    538265772843
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance poor on near side

  8. Fail87,881 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    391157710347
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance poor on near side

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    789804861726
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. FailMileage not read7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    136648849377
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. FailMileage not read6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    477718358509
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure cannot be locked in place (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass82,767 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    926473070507
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail82,516 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    139687295198
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass82,516 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    298427695101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,924 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    969714764191
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades smearing slightly.
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall.off side rear tyre damaged on side wall.
    • NoteAdvise nearside offside side mirrors slightly damaged.
    • NoteAdvise off side rear rim corroded.

  16. Fail78,924 miles (+5,655)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    908043764133
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades smearing slightly.
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall.off side rear tyre damaged on side wall.
    • NoteAdvise nearside offside side mirrors slightly damaged.
    • NoteAdvise off side rear rim corroded.

  17. Pass73,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    125003142358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,269 miles (+3,598)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    246783542395
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Pass69,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    286311951341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,671 miles (+11)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    849521751347
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail69,660 miles (+9,767)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    766669141345
    • DangerousOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass59,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    254714020364
    • NoteFront and rear disc correded.

  23. Fail59,893 miles (+6,791)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    500694420316
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear disc correded.

  24. Pass53,102 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    541931418385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,320 miles (+12,288)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    204734307354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,032 miles
    Test number
    723834526392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 MHV

Does LB52 MHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 MHV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MHV?
The MOT on LB52 MHV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 MHV done?
LB52 MHV was recorded at 103,917 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has LB52 MHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MHV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LB52 MHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 MHV find?
LB52 MHV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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