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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

LE04 KUXMOT history

LE04 KUX is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LE04 KUX black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,868 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 KUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 KUX was last recorded at 98,868 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2021: 94,773 miles, lower than 876,161 miles on 7 May 2020.

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
98,856 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,868 miles
  • 2025 – 98,856 miles
  • 2023 – 98,730 miles
  • 2022 – 98,642 miles
  • 2021 – 94,773 miles
  • 2020 – 876,161 miles
  • 2019 – 85,323 miles
  • 2018 – 84,809 miles
  • 2016 – 84,803 miles
  • 2014 – 74,939 miles
  • 2013 – 65,700 miles
  • 2012 – 54,349 miles
  • 2011 – 46,214 miles
  • 2010 – 42,376 miles
  • 2009 – 37,054 miles
  • 2008 – 25,983 miles
  • 2007 – 16,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,868 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components covered in corrosion.

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,868 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    131295291229
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components covered in corrosion.

  2. Pass98,856 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    770982609693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail98,853 miles (+123)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    178130345570
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,730 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    540062059076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,642 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    941394037590
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,638 miles (+44)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,638 miles
    Test number
    106727495287
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,594 miles (+3,821)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    313097430471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass94,773 miles (-781,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,773 miles
    Test number
    267884382486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass876,161 miles (+790,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    876,161 miles
    Test number
    207452471453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,323 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    431688175423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail85,321 miles (+512)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    223605382917
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,809 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    114034215333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail84,803 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    351546174734
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass84,803 miles (+2,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    344154062560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass81,919 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    173776605451
    • AdvisoryITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILDSEAT FITTED, NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS.
    • AdvisoryOffside PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail81,915 miles (+6,976)3 dangerous6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    605010255338
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILDSEAT FITTED, NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS.
    • AdvisoryOffside PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass74,939 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    237171044241
    • NoteO/S/F seatbelt slow to retract
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes (feed to flexi hoses) slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  18. Fail74,937 miles (+9,237)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    229658834252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F seatbelt slow to retract
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes (feed to flexi hoses) slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  19. Pass65,700 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    436195833233
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail65,697 miles (+11,348)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    938764733293
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass54,349 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    605101742202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail54,326 miles (+2,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    288612792124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass52,240 miles (+6,026)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    145144232060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres worn bald on inner edges
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/f brake
    • NoteSlight oil leaks on engine gearbox and rear diff

  24. Pass46,214 miles (+3,838)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    116714431408
    • NoteBrake judder on road test
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

  25. Pass42,376 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,376 miles
    Test number
    103669560138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,054 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,054 miles
    Test number
    151828899092
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Note2 front tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass37,054 miles (+11,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,054 miles
    Test number
    971598799042
    • Note2 front tyres worn on edges

  28. Pass25,983 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,983 miles
    Test number
    190774818050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,129 miles
    Test number
    500945917024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 KUX

Does LE04 KUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 KUX is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 KUX?
The MOT on LE04 KUX is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 KUX done?
LE04 KUX was recorded at 98,868 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LE04 KUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 KUX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 KUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 KUX find?
LE04 KUX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: under vehicle suspension components covered in corrosion..

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