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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 HVYMOT history

LL04 HVY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 253,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LL04 HVY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
253,396 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 HVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 HVY was last recorded at 253,396 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 34,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,041 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
34,355 miles
Average per year
12,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 253,396 miles
  • 2022 – 219,041 miles
  • 2020 – 197,090 miles
  • 2017 – 95,129 miles
  • 2016 – 84,429 miles
  • 2015 – 74,654 miles
  • 2014 – 64,373 miles
  • 2013 – 52,834 miles
  • 2012 – 43,487 miles
  • 2011 – 36,526 miles
  • 2010 – 35,376 miles
  • 2009 – 32,164 miles
  • 2007 – 29,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,396 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTpms light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • TPMS warning lamp is on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just passed on the limit of 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,396 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    253,396 miles
    Test number
    842915199888
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  2. Fail253,393 km (+9,549)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,393 km
    Test number
    747724108307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass243,844 km (+7,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    243,844 km
    Test number
    784859671050
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner 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 wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise from off side rear suspension
  4. Pass236,655 km1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    236,655 km
    Test number
    835476742141
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear loud creaking noise heard during brake test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  5. Fail236,654 km (+8,462)2 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,654 km
    Test number
    867336563861
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear loud creaking noise heard during brake test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass228,192 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    228,192 km
    Test number
    560443488288
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed on the limit of 16%
  7. Fail228,192 km2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,192 km
    Test number
    444368442447
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed on the limit of 16%
  8. Pass219,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    219,041 miles
    Test number
    538750099938
    • AdvisoryNear side non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTps warning light on
  9. Pass208,668 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,668 km
    Test number
    555988736147
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass197,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,090 miles
    Test number
    933592565836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Fail197,089 km (+26,615)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,089 km
    Test number
    140704460332
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  12. Pass170,474 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,474 km
    Test number
    338698146651
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirror glass is deteriorated
  13. Pass95,129 miles (+10,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,129 miles
    Test number
    476464215522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass84,429 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    157386824602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,654 miles (+10,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,654 miles
    Test number
    447845175155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    277223584477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,373 miles (+11,539)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    498453184185
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass52,834 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    896734663130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,487 miles (+6,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    929271082149
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge
  20. Pass36,526 miles (+1,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    289919861133
    • 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)
  21. Fail35,376 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    673980470167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass35,376 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    850940970165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,164 miles
    Test number
    483604969111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,164 miles (+3,078)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,164 miles
    Test number
    750694769155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
  25. Pass29,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    811408427340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 HVY

Does LL04 HVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 HVY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 HVY?
The MOT on LL04 HVY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 HVY done?
LL04 HVY was recorded at 253,396 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 12,447 miles a year.
Has LL04 HVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 HVY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 HVY 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 HVY find?
LL04 HVY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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