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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 VKWMOT history

LL04 VKW is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LL04 VKW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
195,277 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VKW
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 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VKW was last recorded at 195,277 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2010: 116,587 miles, lower than 134,383 miles on 10 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,277 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,277 miles
  • 2025 – 193,660 miles
  • 2024 – 192,549 miles
  • 2023 – 190,740 miles
  • 2022 – 188,059 miles
  • 2021 – 185,342 miles
  • 2020 – 183,230 miles
  • 2019 – 176,008 miles
  • 2018 – 170,809 miles
  • 2017 – 160,657 miles
  • 2016 – 155,083 miles
  • 2015 – 151,420 miles
  • 2014 – 144,685 miles
  • 2013 – 137,657 miles
  • 2012 – 129,648 miles
  • 2011 – 123,292 miles
  • 2010 – 116,587 miles
  • 2009 – 134,383 miles
  • 2008 – 113,270 miles
  • 2007 – 88,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,277 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    195,277 miles
    Test number
    282662165323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail195,277 miles (+1,617)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,277 miles
    Test number
    462951446340
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box main sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,660 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    193,660 miles
    Test number
    593763145142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail193,647 miles (+1,098)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,647 miles
    Test number
    504221196965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass192,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    192,549 miles
    Test number
    313105085471
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail192,549 miles (+1,809)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,549 miles
    Test number
    454867753876
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass190,740 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,740 miles
    Test number
    364271378728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,059 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,059 miles
    Test number
    240052123922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail188,049 miles (+2,707)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,049 miles
    Test number
    191070441797
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass185,342 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    185,342 miles
    Test number
    820064399364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    183,230 miles
    Test number
    296135649746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail183,230 miles (+7,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,230 miles
    Test number
    235745743455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass176,008 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    176,008 miles
    Test number
    913784653262
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

  14. Pass170,809 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,809 miles
    Test number
    625681696384
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail170,805 miles (+10,148)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,805 miles
    Test number
    673815722072
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass160,657 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,657 miles
    Test number
    898848621628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,083 miles (+3,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    155,083 miles
    Test number
    348637191202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass151,420 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,420 miles
    Test number
    745137455162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass144,685 miles (+7,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    144,685 miles
    Test number
    456070744199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass137,657 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    288018753143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,648 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,648 miles
    Test number
    776050362154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,292 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,292 miles
    Test number
    499512151117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,587 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    183898640193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass116,587 miles (-17,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    630138740103
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass134,383 miles (+21,113)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    134,383 miles
    Test number
    992161199166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass113,270 miles (+24,363)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,270 miles
    Test number
    762344918288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,907 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    111902317214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteLarge undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

  28. Pass88,907 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    782602317288
    • NoteLarge undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

Questions about LL04 VKW

Does LL04 VKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 VKW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VKW?
The MOT on LL04 VKW is valid until 15 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 VKW done?
LL04 VKW was recorded at 195,277 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has LL04 VKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VKW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 VKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 VKW find?
LL04 VKW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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