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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LF52 YYHMOT history

LF52 YYH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 257,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

LF52 YYH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
257,433 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YYH was last recorded at 257,433 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 12,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,307 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,126 miles
Average per year
11,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,433 miles
  • 2024 – 245,307 miles
  • 2023 – 238,751 miles
  • 2022 – 233,491 miles
  • 2021 – 220,891 miles
  • 2020 – 212,335 miles
  • 2019 – 203,426 miles
  • 2018 – 192,998 miles
  • 2017 – 181,612 miles
  • 2016 – 172,087 miles
  • 2015 – 162,490 miles
  • 2014 – 153,526 miles
  • 2013 – 141,273 miles
  • 2012 – 123,792 miles
  • 2011 – 103,381 miles
  • 2010 – 92,637 miles
  • 2009 – 77,847 miles
  • 2008 – 63,067 miles
  • 2007 – 50,787 miles
  • 2006 – 41,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,433 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underbody

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,433 miles (+12,126)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    257,433 miles
    Test number
    517692009423
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underbody

  2. Pass245,307 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    245,307 miles
    Test number
    203475123137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass238,751 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    238,751 miles
    Test number
    867978560550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass233,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    233,491 miles
    Test number
    803243557164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail233,491 miles (+12,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,491 miles
    Test number
    622931773291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass220,891 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    220,891 miles
    Test number
    630076746054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass212,335 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    212,335 miles
    Test number
    883048301287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass203,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    203,426 miles
    Test number
    426670446304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail203,426 miles (+10,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,426 miles
    Test number
    987990784908
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass192,998 miles (+11,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    192,998 miles
    Test number
    350858182361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,612 miles (+9,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    181,612 miles
    Test number
    805317203867
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass172,087 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,087 miles
    Test number
    347339954416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,490 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    162,490 miles
    Test number
    339176395161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,526 miles (+12,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    153,526 miles
    Test number
    425007224217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass141,273 miles (+17,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,273 miles
    Test number
    978597213218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,792 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,792 miles
    Test number
    758413722223
    • Note1/ o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge 2/ rear pads worn 3/n/s/rear tyre rubs on body when jacked up

  17. Fail123,744 miles (+20,363)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    257181922245
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Note1/ o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge 2/ rear pads worn 3/n/s/rear tyre rubs on body when jacked up

  18. Pass103,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    926202421242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,380 miles (+10,743)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,380 miles
    Test number
    227262721214
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass92,637 miles (+14,790)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,637 miles
    Test number
    394681820467
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake pads low & brake disc,s slight corrosion

  21. Fail77,847 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    640567899161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass77,847 miles (+4,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    662067599147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass73,393 miles (+10,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    831080639055
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass63,067 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    693037938008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail63,042 miles (+12,255)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    113312538438
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass50,787 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    653377427097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    473532336062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 YYH

Does LF52 YYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YYH expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YYH?
The MOT on LF52 YYH expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YYH done?
LF52 YYH was recorded at 257,433 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 11,038 miles a year.
Has LF52 YYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YYH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 YYH 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 YYH find?
LF52 YYH passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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