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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 YZBMOT history

LF52 YZB is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 8 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LF52 YZB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,123 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YZB was last recorded at 157,123 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,963 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,160 miles
Average per year
6,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,123 miles
  • 2025 – 146,963 miles
  • 2023 – 130,540 miles
  • 2022 – 123,637 miles
  • 2021 – 117,770 miles
  • 2019 – 105,735 miles
  • 2018 – 99,236 miles
  • 2017 – 93,694 miles
  • 2016 – 88,010 miles
  • 2014 – 71,622 miles
  • 2013 – 68,137 miles
  • 2012 – 62,716 miles
  • 2011 – 56,610 miles
  • 2010 – 51,483 miles
  • 2009 – 46,099 miles
  • 2008 – 36,629 miles
  • 2007 – 29,851 miles
  • 2006 – 22,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,123 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,123 miles (+10,160)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    706573461102
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,963 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,963 miles
    Test number
    198983795159
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,963 miles1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,963 miles
    Test number
    811737196847
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    812165039935
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. FailMileage not read7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    740882752919
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass130,540 miles (+6,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    891067846667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass123,637 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    262301063140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,770 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    338175379556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,759 miles (+12,024)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,759 miles
    Test number
    932173618468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass105,735 miles (+6,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    685842094682
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,236 miles (+5,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,236 miles
    Test number
    221804053427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,694 miles
    Test number
    372600794767
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail93,694 miles (+5,684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,694 miles
    Test number
    584355509934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass88,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    373124636689
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail88,010 miles (+16,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    991029151922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass71,622 miles (+3,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    448893904360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass68,137 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    595577593267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,716 miles (+6,106)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    767577282272
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass56,610 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    448225691252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,487 miles (+5,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,487 miles
    Test number
    827698281267
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass51,483 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    623462600386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,099 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    730737909306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,058 miles (+9,429)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    882354809395
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass36,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    783146208304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,629 miles (+2,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    772445808357
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass33,988 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,988 miles
    Test number
    114993858462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,851 miles (+7,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,851 miles
    Test number
    221858277086
    • NoteNearside front tyre scuffed badly on side wall and low on tread offside rear tye worn on inner edge

  28. Pass22,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    124048836079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 YZB

Does LF52 YZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 YZB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YZB?
The MOT on LF52 YZB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 YZB done?
LF52 YZB was recorded at 157,123 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,704 miles a year.
Has LF52 YZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YZB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 YZB 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 YZB find?
LF52 YZB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front windscreen wiper blade defective both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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