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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 VHPMOT history

LF52 VHP is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.

LF52 VHP grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
126,953 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHP was last recorded at 126,953 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,853 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
3,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,953 miles
  • 2023 – 126,853 miles
  • 2022 – 123,937 miles
  • 2020 – 111,830 miles
  • 2019 – 102,362 miles
  • 2018 – 97,186 miles
  • 2017 – 93,603 miles
  • 2016 – 89,278 miles
  • 2015 – 84,949 miles
  • 2014 – 78,300 miles
  • 2013 – 76,376 miles
  • 2012 – 73,858 miles
  • 2011 – 72,004 miles
  • 2010 – 70,389 miles
  • 2009 – 67,496 miles
  • 2008 – 63,930 miles
  • 2007 – 60,293 miles
  • 2006 – 53,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,953 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • EML light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum requirement only middle worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum requirement only middle worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,953 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,953 miles
    Test number
    181922308585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,853 miles
    Test number
    970433720252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,853 miles (+2,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,853 miles
    Test number
    992692426272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass123,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,937 miles
    Test number
    628855547505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    317893714311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,830 miles (+9,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    527597436318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass102,362 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    789025868232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,186 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    764722912686
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail97,184 miles (+3,581)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,184 miles
    Test number
    312436558360
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    381225418622
    • AdvisoryE.m l on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail93,603 miles (+4,325)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    764263434331
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryE.m l on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass89,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    677122174506
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum requirement only middle worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum requirement only middle worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail89,278 miles (+4,329)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    257192708647
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort OFFSIDE (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum requirement only middle worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum requirement only middle worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside rear only one of two lamp working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass84,949 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    636778652888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside wiperblade as a small split
  15. Fail84,948 miles (+6,648)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,948 miles
    Test number
    307616478880
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside wiperblade as a small split
  16. Pass78,300 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    959599864284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeadlamp washers working but not at 100%
    • NoteTraction control message appears on
  17. Fail78,300 miles (+1,924)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    995699664269
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeadlamp washers working but not at 100%
    • NoteTraction control message appears on
  18. Pass76,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    795397163208
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  19. Fail76,376 miles (+2,518)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    726726863203
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEFLATED
  20. Pass73,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    429693442214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,858 miles (+1,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    916192542298
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass72,004 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    386562541295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,939 miles (+1,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,939 miles
    Test number
    466697631288
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass70,389 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    374703560441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,496 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    323729539418
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Fail67,440 miles (+3,510)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,440 miles
    Test number
    753366539283
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  27. Pass63,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    800015878274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,930 miles (+3,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    741604278234
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  29. Pass60,293 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    191308627216
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass53,757 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    252338256282
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE IS NEARING ITS LIMITS WITH EDGES AND HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Questions about LF52 VHP

Does LF52 VHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VHP expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHP?
The MOT on LF52 VHP expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VHP done?
LF52 VHP was recorded at 126,953 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 3,982 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHP 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 VHP find?
LF52 VHP passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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