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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

LF52 BPVMOT history

LF52 BPV is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LF52 BPV grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
147,958 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BPV was last recorded at 147,958 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 1,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,977 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,981 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,958 miles
  • 2021 – 145,977 miles
  • 2020 – 139,063 miles
  • 2019 – 133,699 miles
  • 2018 – 130,192 miles
  • 2017 – 120,952 miles
  • 2016 – 62,593 miles
  • 2015 – 105,887 miles
  • 2014 – 97,862 miles
  • 2013 – 84,869 miles
  • 2012 – 72,125 miles
  • 2011 – 56,751 miles
  • 2010 – 53,796 miles
  • 2009 – 50,237 miles
  • 2008 – 46,584 miles
  • 2007 – 41,028 miles
  • 2006 – 34,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,958 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside mirror faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,958 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,958 miles
    Test number
    736479510813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,977 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,977 miles
    Test number
    390392245375
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror faulty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspenion bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the required performance

  3. Fail145,970 miles (+6,907)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,970 miles
    Test number
    746206171932
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes cracking

  4. Pass139,063 miles (+5,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,063 miles
    Test number
    810870977878
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes slightly split

  5. Pass133,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,699 miles
    Test number
    522326998503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,697 miles (+3,505)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,697 miles
    Test number
    998148222111
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,192 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,192 miles
    Test number
    163844306920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,190 miles (+9,238)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    265471493054
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine unable to inspect fully due to undershields (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow

  9. Pass120,952 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,952 miles
    Test number
    365495131050
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  10. Fail120,951 miles (+58,358)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    318441625343
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  11. Pass62,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    409778320336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,404 miles (+7,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    420034821279
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass105,887 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,887 miles
    Test number
    317485385095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAny visible brake pipe heavily blacked

  14. Fail105,886 miles (+8,024)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    708395285074
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAny visible brake pipe heavily blacked

  15. Pass97,862 miles (+2)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    267912494064
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail97,860 miles (+12,991)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    756686984032
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass84,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    746519953050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,869 miles (+12,744)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    839518953085
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door interior trim insecure

  19. Pass72,125 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,125 miles
    Test number
    799121452088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,067 miles (+14,316)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    617732012052
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass56,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,751 miles
    Test number
    197654901093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,750 miles (+2,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    179314701021
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass53,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    781656570155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,796 miles (+3,559)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    190106470174
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass50,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    904421599168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,237 miles (+3,653)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    880150099163
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in osf tyre no cords visable
    • NoteHandbrake near limit of travel

  27. Pass46,584 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    241616488192
    • NoteDisc pads appear to be getting down
    • NoteSills covered by trims and floor sections by panels
    • NoteSlight movement in front anti-roll bar o/side vertical link end
    • NoteSurface corrosion on steel brake pipes

  28. Fail46,584 miles (+5,556)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    943786688111
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteDisc pads appear to be getting down
    • NoteSills covered by trims and floor sections by panels
    • NoteSlight movement in front anti-roll bar o/side vertical link end
    • NoteSurface corrosion on steel brake pipes

  29. Pass41,028 miles (+6,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,028 miles
    Test number
    652038487186
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass34,777 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    494725596162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    300329256109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BPV

Does LF52 BPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BPV expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BPV?
The MOT on LF52 BPV expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BPV done?
LF52 BPV was recorded at 147,958 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has LF52 BPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BPV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 BPV 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 LF52 BPV find?
LF52 BPV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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