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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 FVFMOT history

LD03 FVF is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LD03 FVF grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
119,039 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 FVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 FVF was last recorded at 119,039 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,039 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,039 miles
  • 2025 – 119,031 miles
  • 2024 – 119,031 miles
  • 2023 – 115,234 miles
  • 2022 – 110,592 miles
  • 2021 – 108,577 miles
  • 2020 – 105,876 miles
  • 2019 – 100,490 miles
  • 2018 – 97,139 miles
  • 2016 – 92,606 miles
  • 2015 – 87,748 miles
  • 2014 – 82,625 miles
  • 2013 – 76,397 miles
  • 2012 – 70,068 miles
  • 2011 – 63,934 miles
  • 2010 – 57,791 miles
  • 2009 – 49,318 miles
  • 2008 – 37,826 miles
  • 2006 – 31,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,039 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,039 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,039 miles
    Test number
    571507559620
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail119,039 miles (+6)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,039 miles
    Test number
    772058811009
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail119,033 miles (+2)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,033 miles
    Test number
    176494635320
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Coolant system failure (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMIL indicating engine fault
  4. Pass119,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    751557313728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,031 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    667958730034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,024 miles (+3,790)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    209249274043
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bother sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass115,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    122707463392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276068380145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,592 miles (+2,015)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,592 miles
    Test number
    243316846900
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass108,577 miles (+2,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,577 miles
    Test number
    283074617345
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass105,876 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    888426428839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
  12. Fail105,871 miles (+5,381)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,871 miles
    Test number
    368427987886
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
  13. Pass100,490 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    153871449734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,139 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,139 miles
    Test number
    731150451915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,606 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,606 miles
    Test number
    636984980737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,748 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,748 miles
    Test number
    101542015575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,625 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    449936014402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,397 miles (+6,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,397 miles
    Test number
    829961143351
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass70,068 miles (+6,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    557713742364
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOIl level low
  20. Fail63,934 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    499460341389
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass63,934 miles (+6,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    996470241390
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass57,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    432982640400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,791 miles (+8,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    444310640455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass49,318 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,318 miles
    Test number
    281063349387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,768 miles (+7,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    364124249050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Fail37,826 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    102810758424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass37,826 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    220550458014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    470399746414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 FVF

Does LD03 FVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 FVF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 FVF?
The MOT on LD03 FVF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 FVF done?
LD03 FVF was recorded at 119,039 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has LD03 FVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 FVF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 FVF 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 LD03 FVF find?
LD03 FVF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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