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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LB52 WCXMOT history

LB52 WCX is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,070 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WCX was last recorded at 112,070 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,415 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,655 miles
Average per year
4,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,070 miles
  • 2025 – 109,415 miles
  • 2024 – 107,823 miles
  • 2023 – 106,373 miles
  • 2022 – 104,735 miles
  • 2021 – 101,484 miles
  • 2020 – 99,109 miles
  • 2018 – 94,736 miles
  • 2017 – 89,372 miles
  • 2016 – 85,686 miles
  • 2014 – 81,667 miles
  • 2013 – 75,081 miles
  • 2012 – 66,768 miles
  • 2011 – 58,879 miles
  • 2010 – 51,349 miles
  • 2009 – 43,756 miles
  • 2008 – 38,932 miles
  • 2007 – 31,277 miles
  • 2006 – 25,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,070 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,070 miles (+2,655)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    562439323319
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass109,415 miles (+17)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    977077081875
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail109,398 miles (+1,575)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    682731516649
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered by plastic covers.
  4. Pass107,823 miles (+1,450)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    706164268901
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and sill covers fitted
  5. Pass106,373 miles (+1,638)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    568150206094
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door hard to open from outside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml not illuminated when in test mode
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring components
  6. Pass104,735 miles (+3,251)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    281116672826
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake binding
    • AdvisoryEml not illuminating when switched on
  7. Pass101,484 miles (+2,375)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,484 miles
    Test number
    949341673422
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml warning light not working in test function.
  8. Pass99,109 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    445572175165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,736 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    290426885699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,908 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    309072900343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,372 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    647514286946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,370 miles (+3,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    448937241927
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass85,686 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    123991656033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,667 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    638384454393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,081 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    546708343365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    478660552371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail66,768 miles (+7,889)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    548150052321
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,879 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,879 miles
    Test number
    145104641314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,349 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    851403260319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,306 miles (+7,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    472128350396
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  21. Pass43,756 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,756 miles
    Test number
    763576049317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,751 miles (+4,819)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    641649239398
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  23. Pass38,932 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    243254048345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,277 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    330452547339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    160220856316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WCX

Does LB52 WCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WCX is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WCX?
The MOT on LB52 WCX is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 WCX done?
LB52 WCX was recorded at 112,070 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,453 miles a year.
Has LB52 WCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WCX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 WCX 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 LB52 WCX find?
LB52 WCX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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