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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LC03 LUJMOT history

LC03 LUJ is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LC03 LUJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,555 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2021
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 LUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 LUJ was last recorded at 93,555 miles on 23 Jul 2021, 1,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,711 miles · 27 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,844 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 93,555 miles
  • 2020 – 91,711 miles
  • 2019 – 87,711 miles
  • 2018 – 84,404 miles
  • 2017 – 80,499 miles
  • 2016 – 75,555 miles
  • 2015 – 70,394 miles
  • 2014 – 65,906 miles
  • 2013 – 62,948 miles
  • 2012 – 60,810 miles
  • 2011 – 58,285 miles
  • 2010 – 52,639 miles
  • 2009 – 52,591 miles
  • 2008 – 39,790 miles
  • 2007 – 24,142 miles
  • 2006 – 15,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Rear subframe has surface corrosionRecorded 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    117103607893
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Rear subframe has surface corrosion

  2. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475751419948
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Rear subframe has surface corrosion

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    523705464565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    573096969640
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    769240505572
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    553684499412
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    852671673434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,555 miles (+1,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,555 miles
    Test number
    336266386465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    459392050726
    • 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))

  10. FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    407721587409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

  11. Pass87,711 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    916103667854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding

  12. Pass84,404 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    909672598027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,499 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    560607608226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,555 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    136363834845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,394 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    706829315157
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat adjustment switch requires lubrication
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Fail70,390 miles (+4,484)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    207149615423
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat adjustment switch requires lubrication
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass65,906 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    648951574072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Fail65,903 miles (+2,955)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,903 miles
    Test number
    347261474077
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass62,948 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    279843863057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass60,810 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    538308762068
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Fail60,810 miles (+2,525)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    586118562066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass58,285 miles (+5,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    946222361087
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass52,639 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,639 miles
    Test number
    630844900019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail52,591 miles (+12,801)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    920825069333
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    831774568373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,790 miles (+15,648)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    673474068335
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  27. Pass24,142 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,142 miles
    Test number
    170068667247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,152 miles
    Test number
    593474166229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,152 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,152 miles
    Test number
    694443866268
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  30. Pass15,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,152 miles
    Test number
    631373966253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 LUJ

Does LC03 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 LUJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 LUJ?
The MOT on LC03 LUJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 LUJ done?
LC03 LUJ was recorded at 93,555 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2021, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has LC03 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 LUJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC03 LUJ 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 LC03 LUJ find?
LC03 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central rear upper rear subframe has surface corrosion.

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