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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LB54 KWOMOT history

LB54 KWO is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 194,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
194,456 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 KWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 KWO was last recorded at 194,456 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,438 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,456 miles
  • 2024 – 185,517 miles
  • 2023 – 169,436 miles
  • 2022 – 141,810 miles
  • 2021 – 126,391 miles
  • 2020 – 112,366 miles
  • 2019 – 96,645 miles
  • 2018 – 77,861 miles
  • 2017 – 64,169 miles
  • 2016 – 62,718 miles
  • 2015 – 59,463 miles
  • 2014 – 55,885 miles
  • 2013 – 53,734 miles
  • 2012 – 49,498 miles
  • 2011 – 40,727 miles
  • 2010 – 34,131 miles
  • 2009 – 27,537 miles
  • 2007 – 22,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,456 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear lower arms all inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,456 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    194,456 miles
    Test number
    144132795446
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,438 miles (+8,921)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,438 miles
    Test number
    454397647832
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,517 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,517 miles
    Test number
    592393506796
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear lower arms all inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail185,516 miles (+16,080)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,516 miles
    Test number
    168019362741
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most short arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear lower arms all inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,436 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,436 miles
    Test number
    295342131646
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail169,436 miles (+13,066)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,436 miles
    Test number
    776550492502
    • Repaired at testNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass156,370 miles (+14,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,370 miles
    Test number
    647691237034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,810 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,810 miles
    Test number
    500805877910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,809 miles (+15,418)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    417452157093
    • 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 Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass126,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,391 miles
    Test number
    147950241584
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail126,402 miles (+11)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,402 miles
    Test number
    518888150602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged

  12. Fail126,391 miles (+14,025)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,391 miles
    Test number
    441914204485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged

  13. Pass112,366 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,366 miles
    Test number
    655062230216
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail112,363 miles (+15,718)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,363 miles
    Test number
    142592108033
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass96,645 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    317405280624
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower front arm ,rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail96,642 miles (+18,781)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    267174374768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower front arm ,rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass77,861 miles (+13,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    574108692806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass64,169 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    317876257143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,718 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    241959125572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass59,463 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    949960455090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    258134844025
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Fail55,885 miles (+2,151)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    895193744000
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass53,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,734 miles
    Test number
    655077033002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,734 miles (+4,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,734 miles
    Test number
    547936433073
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass49,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    185965722410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,498 miles (+8,771)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    727693622075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass40,727 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    325397501090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  28. Fail40,727 miles (+6,596)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    356346301087
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  29. Pass34,131 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    643936200096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    703557909072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,537 miles (+5,193)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    723006009029
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

  32. Pass22,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    454378247356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 KWO

Does LB54 KWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 KWO is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 KWO?
The MOT on LB54 KWO is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 KWO done?
LB54 KWO was recorded at 194,456 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,605 miles a year.
Has LB54 KWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 KWO has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 KWO 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 KWO find?
LB54 KWO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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