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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 YBMMOT history

LL04 YBM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LL04 YBM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,279 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YBM
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
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YBM was last recorded at 165,279 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,235 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,279 miles
  • 2024 – 161,701 miles
  • 2023 – 159,950 miles
  • 2022 – 156,555 miles
  • 2021 – 154,827 miles
  • 2020 – 152,687 miles
  • 2019 – 150,446 miles
  • 2018 – 144,237 miles
  • 2017 – 136,629 miles
  • 2016 – 128,586 miles
  • 2015 – 120,351 miles
  • 2014 – 112,492 miles
  • 2013 – 104,367 miles
  • 2012 – 95,610 miles
  • 2011 – 87,233 miles
  • 2010 – 81,603 miles
  • 2009 – 67,616 miles
  • 2008 – 52,236 miles
  • 2007 – 39,978 miles
  • 2006 – 21,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,279 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,279 miles
    Test number
    397877045932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail165,235 miles (+3,534)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,235 miles
    Test number
    568852090500
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass161,701 miles (+54)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,701 miles
    Test number
    569991026300
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail161,647 miles (+1,697)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,647 miles
    Test number
    103127928085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass159,950 miles (+1,168)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,950 miles
    Test number
    686524656745
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  6. Fail158,782 miles (+2,227)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,782 miles
    Test number
    735593582265
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  7. Pass156,555 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,555 miles
    Test number
    470684731073
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail156,498 miles (+1,671)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,498 miles
    Test number
    312905333483
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,827 miles (+2,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,827 miles
    Test number
    723107720535
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure but does prevent the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass152,687 miles (+2,241)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,687 miles
    Test number
    801249476797
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre x 2

  11. Pass150,446 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,446 miles
    Test number
    168576981900
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail150,444 miles (+6,207)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,444 miles
    Test number
    447154650842
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass144,237 miles (+7,608)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,237 miles
    Test number
    135523586376
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  14. Pass136,629 miles (+8,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,629 miles
    Test number
    100119368515
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass128,586 miles (+8,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,586 miles
    Test number
    214898377047
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Nail in tyre x 2
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  16. Pass120,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    942874968658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,351 miles (+7,859)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    869609183015
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass112,492 miles (+8,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,492 miles
    Test number
    239479664224
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,367 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    995091873281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    505112272287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,610 miles (+8,377)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    525291372206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass87,233 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,233 miles
    Test number
    765720261178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail87,212 miles (+5,609)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,212 miles
    Test number
    876853621129
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass81,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    810353120360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Fail81,603 miles (+13,987)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    833643920347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass67,616 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    452772229307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail67,606 miles (+15,370)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    624751729302
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass52,236 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    152826128362
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  29. Fail52,236 miles (+1,625)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    402336628468
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  30. Pass50,611 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    750034188190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,978 miles (+18,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    420017187112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass21,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,702 miles
    Test number
    523297326238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YBM

Does LL04 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 YBM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YBM?
The MOT on LL04 YBM is valid until 17 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 YBM done?
LL04 YBM was recorded at 165,279 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has LL04 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YBM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 YBM 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 YBM find?
LL04 YBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering system slightly rough.

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