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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LE03 PVFMOT history

LE03 PVF is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

LE03 PVF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
139,318 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PVF was last recorded at 139,318 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2013: 81,355 miles, lower than 81,534 miles on 27 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,309 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,318 miles
  • 2022 – 129,206 miles
  • 2021 – 128,948 miles
  • 2020 – 123,984 miles
  • 2019 – 118,394 miles
  • 2018 – 111,687 miles
  • 2017 – 105,041 miles
  • 2016 – 100,102 miles
  • 2015 – 94,957 miles
  • 2014 – 89,742 miles
  • 2013 – 81,355 miles
  • 2012 – 77,309 miles
  • 2011 – 67,049 miles
  • 2010 – 58,789 miles
  • 2009 – 53,469 miles
  • 2008 – 47,125 miles
  • 2007 – 38,922 miles
  • 2006 – 25,547 miles
  • 2005 – 20,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,318 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Exhaust rubber mount worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mount rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,318 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,318 miles
    Test number
    720035959660
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,309 miles (+10,103)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,309 miles
    Test number
    282289570340
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    828797483963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,206 miles (+258)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    209766803782
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,948 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,948 miles
    Test number
    801288020032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,984 miles (+5,590)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    739150370018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,394 miles
    Test number
    443123819247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCould not check tow bar socket (covered up)

  8. Fail118,394 miles (+6,707)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,394 miles
    Test number
    907394614830
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCould not check tow bar socket (covered up)

  9. Pass111,687 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    766263410951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust rubber mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mount rubber worn

  10. Fail111,637 miles (+6,596)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    844090596917
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust rubber mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mount rubber worn

  11. Pass105,041 miles (+4,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,041 miles
    Test number
    714934713548
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass100,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,102 miles
    Test number
    239440936813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail100,102 miles (+5,145)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,102 miles
    Test number
    702381595956
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency

  14. Pass94,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    506668874538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail94,957 miles (+5,215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    931001103040
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,742 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,742 miles
    Test number
    259023874299
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail89,687 miles (+8,332)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    445639264263
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass81,355 miles (-179)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    657604873288
    • NoteBoth front lower suspention arms have worn bushes
    • NoteO/s/f road wheel inner rimm is dented
    • NoteVarious brake pipes are corroded

  19. Fail81,534 miles (+4,225)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    445760273291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspention arms have worn bushes
    • NoteO/s/f road wheel inner rimm is dented
    • NoteVarious brake pipes are corroded

  20. Pass77,309 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    297518652294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front road wheel inner rim has a slight dent

  21. Fail77,305 miles (+10,256)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,305 miles
    Test number
    399067752493
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear flexy brake hose link pipes are corroded
    • NoteO/s/f road wheel inner rim is dented

  22. Pass67,049 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,049 miles
    Test number
    829515461250
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise cracking inner sidewalls both rear tyres
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall

  23. Fail67,048 miles (+8,259)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    827773261254
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise cracking inner sidewalls both rear tyres
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall

  24. Pass58,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    252605100348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,789 miles (+5,320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    772902200344
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass53,469 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    370472659216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    373557908210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,125 miles (+8,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    272947808249
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass38,922 miles (+13,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    970569647120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,547 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    112594756451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    20,574 miles
    Test number
    660575775116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 PVF

Does LE03 PVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 PVF expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PVF?
The MOT on LE03 PVF expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 PVF done?
LE03 PVF was recorded at 139,318 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has LE03 PVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PVF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 PVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 PVF find?
LE03 PVF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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