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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF52 VHHMOT history

LF52 VHH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 3 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.

LF52 VHH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
116,512 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHH was last recorded at 116,512 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 6,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,444 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,068 miles
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,512 miles
  • 2022 – 110,444 miles
  • 2021 – 99,418 miles
  • 2020 – 96,324 miles
  • 2018 – 92,385 miles
  • 2017 – 89,568 miles
  • 2016 – 85,791 miles
  • 2015 – 83,497 miles
  • 2014 – 82,395 miles
  • 2013 – 80,478 miles
  • 2012 – 76,430 miles
  • 2011 – 62,112 miles
  • 2010 – 56,581 miles
  • 2009 – 50,031 miles
  • 2007 – 41,751 miles
  • 2006 – 32,770 miles
  • 2005 – 26,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,512 miles (+6,068)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,512 miles
    Test number
    627009799427
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,444 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    817350129370
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,444 miles (+1)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    154239002651
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,443 miles (+11,025)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,443 miles
    Test number
    453884471033
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,418 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    841386046882
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail99,418 miles (+72)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    747962674840
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail99,346 miles (+3,022)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    374174773128
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,324 miles (+3,939)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    363698585955
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,385 miles (+2,817)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    539603760643
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,568 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    153023398444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,519 miles (+3,728)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    885113392028
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass85,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,791 miles
    Test number
    999116781689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,791 miles (+2,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,791 miles
    Test number
    905007299041
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass83,497 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    658426236480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,462 miles (+1,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    474882372236
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail82,395 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    317318284267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass82,395 miles (+1,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    345868184445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass80,478 miles (+4,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    945414893250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass76,430 miles (+14,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    935235322127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,112 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    755945221152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,110 miles (+5,529)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    368294021106
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass56,581 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,581 miles
    Test number
    114085150047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,031 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,031 miles
    Test number
    170455459464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,751 miles
    Test number
    984926947370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,751 miles (+8,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,751 miles
    Test number
    644245047367
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,770 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    882553156359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    352984655344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VHH

Does LF52 VHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VHH expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHH?
The MOT on LF52 VHH expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VHH done?
LF52 VHH was recorded at 116,512 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHH 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 VHH find?
LF52 VHH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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