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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,619 cc

LB52 WFTMOT history

LB52 WFT is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
194,810 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WFT was last recorded at 194,810 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2009: 15,325 miles, lower than 145,868 miles on 1 Oct 2008.

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
194,043 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
767 miles
Average per year
2,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,810 miles
  • 2025 – 194,043 miles
  • 2024 – 193,160 miles
  • 2023 – 192,151 miles
  • 2020 – 191,323 miles
  • 2018 – 191,312 miles
  • 2014 – 171,348 miles
  • 2013 – 166,525 miles
  • 2012 – 163,694 miles
  • 2011 – 158,180 miles
  • 2010 – 155,645 miles
  • 2009 – 15,325 miles
  • 2008 – 145,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,810 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,810 miles (+767)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    194,810 miles
    Test number
    708807949574
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,043 miles (+883)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    194,043 miles
    Test number
    660168112520
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,160 miles (+1,009)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    193,160 miles
    Test number
    544350514689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass192,151 miles (+828)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,151 miles
    Test number
    818277016183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    191,323 miles
    Test number
    166955002369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail191,323 miles (+11)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,323 miles
    Test number
    902776610534
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated wont open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing thin

  7. Pass191,312 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    191,312 miles
    Test number
    500162529174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail191,311 miles (+19,963)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,311 miles
    Test number
    981021625468
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass171,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    171,348 miles
    Test number
    519096644244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,348 miles (+4,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,348 miles
    Test number
    176766644241
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass166,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    166,525 miles
    Test number
    966614253215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,525 miles (+2,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,525 miles
    Test number
    379073253269
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  13. Pass163,694 miles (+5,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    163,694 miles
    Test number
    726661352291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass158,180 miles (+116)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    158,180 miles
    Test number
    337604771431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S front tyre deteriorated

  15. Fail158,064 miles (+2,419)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,064 miles
    Test number
    837722771262
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteO/S front tyre deteriorated

  16. Pass155,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    283294770213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,645 miles (+140,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    832264770223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass15,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,325 miles
    Test number
    674235669279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,325 miles (-130,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,325 miles
    Test number
    222234069271
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass145,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    145,868 miles
    Test number
    333845478485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    291951807211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 WFT

Does LB52 WFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WFT is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WFT?
The MOT on LB52 WFT is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 WFT done?
LB52 WFT was recorded at 194,810 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,818 miles a year.
Has LB52 WFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WFT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 WFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 WFT find?
LB52 WFT passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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