
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LF52 VKDMOT history
LF52 VKD is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 187,842 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,983 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 VKD
- 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
- 12 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 VKD was last recorded at 187,842 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 187,332 miles · 30 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 510 miles
- Average per year
- 8,983 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 187,842 miles
- 2022 – 177,556 miles
- 2021 – 170,065 miles
- 2020 – 166,129 miles
- 2019 – 157,908 miles
- 2018 – 149,920 miles
- 2017 – 142,505 miles
- 2016 – 130,676 miles
- 2015 – 119,103 miles
- 2014 – 107,497 miles
- 2013 – 99,213 miles
- 2012 – 92,589 miles
- 2011 – 84,463 miles
- 2010 – 76,022 miles
- 2009 – 66,581 miles
- 2008 – 57,211 miles
- 2006 – 41,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front link arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,842 miles (+510)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 187,842 miles
- Test number
- 649700649533
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail187,332 miles (+9,776)3 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,332 miles
- Test number
- 243117254168
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,556 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 177,556 miles
- Test number
- 836628366925
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail177,554 miles (+7,489)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,554 miles
- Test number
- 288600340704
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,065 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 170,065 miles
- Test number
- 782335972602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,129 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 166,129 miles
- Test number
- 326809286611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,124 miles (+8,216)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,124 miles
- Test number
- 471350869252
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 157,908 miles
- Test number
- 461554863565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,907 miles (+7,987)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,907 miles
- Test number
- 279390982212
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,920 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 149,920 miles
- Test number
- 458018234168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,839 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,839 miles
- Test number
- 187844685416
- DangerousFuel system component leaking high pressure fuel pump on engine (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass142,505 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 142,505 miles
- Test number
- 124841972462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,500 miles (+11,824)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,500 miles
- Test number
- 763983049791
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,676 miles (+11,573)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 130,676 miles
- Test number
- 836356840924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,103 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 119,103 miles
- Test number
- 529977205149
- NoteSlight diesel leak from engine
Fail119,101 miles (+11,604)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,101 miles
- Test number
- 649944705187
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight diesel leak from engine
Pass107,497 miles (+8,284)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 107,497 miles
- Test number
- 457664414177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,213 miles (+6,624)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 99,213 miles
- Test number
- 457519113194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,589 miles (+8,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 92,589 miles
- Test number
- 797831122130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,463 miles (+8,441)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,463 miles
- Test number
- 288526411445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 76,022 miles
- Test number
- 971659710142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,022 miles (+9,441)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,022 miles
- Test number
- 194979810110
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,581 miles (+9,370)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 66,581 miles
- Test number
- 780908119139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,211 miles (+16,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,211 miles
- Test number
- 851796518181
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass41,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 41,114 miles
- Test number
- 594158036302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 VKD
- Does LF52 VKD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 VKD expired on 30 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 VKD?
- The MOT on LF52 VKD expired on 30 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 VKD done?
- LF52 VKD was recorded at 187,842 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 8,983 miles a year.
- Has LF52 VKD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 VKD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 VKD 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 VKD find?
- LF52 VKD passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm.
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