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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.

LF52 VKD silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass187,842 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass166,129 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    166,129 miles
    Test number
    326809286611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass157,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    157,908 miles
    Test number
    461554863565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass149,920 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,920 miles
    Test number
    458018234168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass142,505 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,505 miles
    Test number
    124841972462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass130,676 miles (+11,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,676 miles
    Test number
    836356840924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,103 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    529977205149
    • NoteSlight diesel leak from engine
  16. 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
  17. Pass107,497 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,497 miles
    Test number
    457664414177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,213 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    457519113194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass84,463 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    288526411445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass66,581 miles (+9,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    780908119139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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