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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB54 GVXMOT history

LB54 GVX is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
179,469 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 GVX was last recorded at 179,469 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 3,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,070 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,399 miles
Average per year
8,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,469 miles
  • 2022 – 176,070 miles
  • 2021 – 160,020 miles
  • 2020 – 158,267 miles
  • 2019 – 152,014 miles
  • 2018 – 142,644 miles
  • 2016 – 129,517 miles
  • 2015 – 116,483 miles
  • 2014 – 103,275 miles
  • 2013 – 94,789 miles
  • 2012 – 83,400 miles
  • 2011 – 72,881 miles
  • 2009 – 67,372 miles
  • 2008 – 54,281 miles
  • 2007 – 43,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,469 miles
  • DangerousSuspension system inoperative self level suspension fault on dash/inoperative. (5.3.5 (a))
  • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure, rubbing on coil spring. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm outer ball joint excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting properly. (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot badly split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm outer ball joint excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn at end. (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted/corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front and rear bushes slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted/corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear inner bushes slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure waring light on dash.

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,469 miles (+3,399)1 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,469 miles
    Test number
    694534819731
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative self level suspension fault on dash/inoperative. (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure, rubbing on coil spring. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm outer ball joint excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting properly. (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot badly split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm outer ball joint excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn at end. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted/corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front and rear bushes slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted/corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear inner bushes slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure waring light on dash.

  2. Pass176,070 miles (+16,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,070 miles
    Test number
    749061222500
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,020 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,020 miles
    Test number
    311951108058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,267 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,267 miles
    Test number
    777519832526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,014 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    682696477935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail151,996 miles (+9,352)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,996 miles
    Test number
    686179859508
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,644 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,644 miles
    Test number
    478281711058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail142,644 miles (+13,127)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,644 miles
    Test number
    294844286212
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass129,517 miles (+13,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,517 miles
    Test number
    365185217493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,483 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,483 miles
    Test number
    942196506866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,033 miles (+10,758)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,033 miles
    Test number
    129106885039
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on outer edge 255/50/19

  12. Pass103,275 miles (+8,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,275 miles
    Test number
    119758034062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass94,789 miles (+11,389)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,789 miles
    Test number
    978361613055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass83,400 miles (+10,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    506753012045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    849196501003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail72,881 miles (+5,509)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    225066501076
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,372 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    304631349368
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass67,372 miles (+13,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    440171349373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,281 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    293395848391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    440416647448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GVX

Does LB54 GVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GVX expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GVX?
The MOT on LB54 GVX expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GVX done?
LB54 GVX was recorded at 179,469 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 8,897 miles a year.
Has LB54 GVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GVX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 GVX 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 LB54 GVX find?
LB54 GVX failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: suspension system inoperative self level suspension fault on dash/inoperative.; central prop shaft bearing excessively worn; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 15 more.

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