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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LB59 NENMOT history

LB59 NEN is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,995 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 NEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 NEN was last recorded at 111,995 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,991 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,995 miles
  • 2025 – 102,686 miles
  • 2024 – 89,012 miles
  • 2023 – 76,164 miles
  • 2022 – 62,397 miles
  • 2021 – 49,394 miles
  • 2020 – 45,539 miles
  • 2019 – 40,266 miles
  • 2018 – 38,689 miles
  • 2017 – 31,566 miles
  • 2016 – 26,808 miles
  • 2015 – 22,094 miles
  • 2014 – 18,114 miles
  • 2013 – 15,631 miles
  • 2012 – 12,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,995 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPark brake switch brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,995 miles (+4)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,995 miles
    Test number
    981199225343
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake switch broken

  2. Fail111,991 miles (+9,305)2 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    601869774172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn through (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn through (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view also front casing missing (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake switch broken

  3. Pass102,686 miles (+13,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    835849044890
    • AdvisoryFront registration lamp damaged

  4. Pass89,012 miles (+12,848)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    109711161737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass76,164 miles (+13,767)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    181966896950
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned vehicle applying substitute stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass62,397 miles (+13,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    393097283644
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,394 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    743018058387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,539 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    955081136101
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail45,537 miles (+5,271)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,537 miles
    Test number
    297199683046
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,266 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,266 miles
    Test number
    855690747764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,700 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    764232046943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,689 miles (+7,123)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    102316594232
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass31,566 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    336272229679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    651450567005
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail26,808 miles (+4,714)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    579610881047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass22,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,094 miles
    Test number
    167128446935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,094 miles (+3,980)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,094 miles
    Test number
    832181176748
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass18,114 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,114 miles
    Test number
    265703944354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,631 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,631 miles
    Test number
    997943253395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,594 miles
    Test number
    388906852393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 NEN

Does LB59 NEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 NEN is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 NEN?
The MOT on LB59 NEN is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 NEN done?
LB59 NEN was recorded at 111,995 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,215 miles a year.
Has LB59 NEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 NEN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 NEN 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 LB59 NEN find?
LB59 NEN passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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