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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 XBYMOT history

LF52 XBY is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LF52 XBY grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,979 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XBY
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XBY was last recorded at 173,979 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 3,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,226 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,753 miles
Average per year
6,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,979 miles
  • 2025 – 170,226 miles
  • 2023 – 170,015 miles
  • 2022 – 162,555 miles
  • 2021 – 154,024 miles
  • 2020 – 145,369 miles
  • 2019 – 139,287 miles
  • 2018 – 134,725 miles
  • 2015 – 127,180 miles
  • 2014 – 121,029 miles
  • 2013 – 114,574 miles
  • 2012 – 109,362 miles
  • 2011 – 107,719 miles
  • 2010 – 102,251 miles
  • 2009 – 95,345 miles
  • 2008 – 78,333 miles
  • 2007 – 65,569 miles
  • 2006 – 51,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,979 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,979 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,979 miles
    Test number
    129306100929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,226 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,226 miles
    Test number
    105997859320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,015 miles (+7,460)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,015 miles
    Test number
    793397722225
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front door handle slightly sticky
    • AdvisorySteering wheel worn
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  4. Pass162,555 miles (+8,531)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,555 miles
    Test number
    358404029348
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,024 miles (+8,655)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,024 miles
    Test number
    256131812340
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,369 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,369 miles
    Test number
    960126697356
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail145,369 miles (+6,082)2 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,369 miles
    Test number
    683351540104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass139,287 miles (+4,562)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    955432432089
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass134,725 miles (+7,545)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,725 miles
    Test number
    179106291925
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated....
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass127,180 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    356546655049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,029 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,029 miles
    Test number
    597516454039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteAnti slip slightly worn
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres outer side walls deteriorated

  12. Fail121,027 miles (+6,453)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    418366354091
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteAnti slip slightly worn
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres outer side walls deteriorated

  13. Pass114,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    596789033073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,572 miles (+5,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,572 miles
    Test number
    518589133090
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass109,362 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    455235902001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,719 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,719 miles
    Test number
    979485141262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,251 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    360180890155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,345 miles (+17,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    263878679235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass78,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    392812768242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,333 miles (+12,764)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    403944858245
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass65,569 miles (+14,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    890332667293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass51,165 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    203086826267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dashboard staying on.(pass and advise)

Questions about LF52 XBY

Does LF52 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XBY is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XBY?
The MOT on LF52 XBY is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 XBY done?
LF52 XBY was recorded at 173,979 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
Has LF52 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XBY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 XBY 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 XBY find?
LF52 XBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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