
BMW X5
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LL04 BVWMOT history
LL04 BVW is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 71,458 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,192 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 BVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 BVW was last recorded at 71,458 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,963 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,495 miles
- Average per year
- 3,192 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,458 miles
- 2025 – 68,963 miles
- 2024 – 65,768 miles
- 2023 – 62,654 miles
- 2021 – 58,404 miles
- 2020 – 57,140 miles
- 2019 – 47,658 miles
- 2018 – 38,021 miles
- 2017 – 33,226 miles
- 2016 – 31,891 miles
- 2015 – 29,618 miles
- 2014 – 27,850 miles
- 2013 – 25,763 miles
- 2012 – 24,217 miles
- 2011 – 22,258 miles
- 2010 – 20,686 miles
- 2009 – 18,939 miles
- 2008 – 15,485 miles
- 2007 – 11,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion (flex end)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Headlights discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Screen damaged but within requirements
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion on end near flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,458 miles (+2,495)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 71,458 miles
- Test number
- 886716775838
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,963 miles (+3,195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 68,963 miles
- Test number
- 337513025906
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,768 miles (+3,114)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,768 miles
- Test number
- 648492490516
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,654 miles (+4,250)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,654 miles
- Test number
- 763653102016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion (flex end)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear also worn bald inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlights discoloured
- AdvisoryScreen damaged but within requirements
Pass58,404 miles (+1,264)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,404 miles
- Test number
- 139935413877
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion (flex end)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear steering arm has play (not bad enough to fail)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant on undertray
- AdvisoryHeadlights discoloured
- AdvisoryRear tyres perrished
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryScreen damaged but within requirements
- AdvisoryWiper blades smear but clear
Pass57,140 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 57,140 miles
- Test number
- 747600171333
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion on end near flex
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear upper suspension arm (front of pair) has play (not excessive)
Fail57,136 miles (+9,478)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,136 miles
- Test number
- 960665051828
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe light corrosion on end near flex
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear upper suspension arm (front of pair) has play (not excessive)
Pass47,658 miles (+9,637)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 47,658 miles
- Test number
- 873372169691
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear along upper rear suspension arms steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts perished ,cracked and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,021 miles (+4,795)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 38,021 miles
- Test number
- 850171558950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,226 miles (+1,335)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 33,226 miles
- Test number
- 943953657748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,891 miles (+2,273)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 31,891 miles
- Test number
- 466499591142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,618 miles (+1,768)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,618 miles
- Test number
- 249183615164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 27,850 miles
- Test number
- 829494314150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,850 miles (+2,087)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,850 miles
- Test number
- 357344814139
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,763 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,763 miles
- Test number
- 679182413106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,217 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 24,217 miles
- Test number
- 427944512181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,258 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 22,258 miles
- Test number
- 478741411111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,686 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,686 miles
- Test number
- 230203110165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,939 miles (+3,454)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 18,939 miles
- Test number
- 894924819163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,485 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 15,485 miles
- Test number
- 904756318151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,540 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 11,540 miles
- Test number
- 970778757100
- NoteAll wheels are scuffed
- NoteFront brake pads 1/2 worn?
- NoteRear brake pads slightly worn
Questions about LL04 BVW
- Does LL04 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BVW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 BVW?
- The MOT on LL04 BVW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL04 BVW done?
- LL04 BVW was recorded at 71,458 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,192 miles a year.
- Has LL04 BVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 BVW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LL04 BVW 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 LL04 BVW find?
- LL04 BVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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