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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 YHFMOT history

LL04 YHF is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LL04 YHF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,821 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YHF
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
27 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YHF was last recorded at 177,821 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2014: 130,222 miles, lower than 130,575 miles on 2 Aug 2013.

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
177,795 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,821 miles
  • 2024 – 176,297 miles
  • 2023 – 174,139 miles
  • 2022 – 171,115 miles
  • 2017 – 162,281 miles
  • 2016 – 155,798 miles
  • 2015 – 148,847 miles
  • 2014 – 130,222 miles
  • 2013 – 130,575 miles
  • 2012 – 121,981 miles
  • 2011 – 109,573 miles
  • 2010 – 92,759 miles
  • 2009 – 74,070 miles
  • 2008 – 53,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,821 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose damp (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Both front headlamp aims poor, lenses faded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,821 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,821 miles
    Test number
    400236560745
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail177,795 miles (+1,498)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,795 miles
    Test number
    125303883562
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,297 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,297 miles
    Test number
    467627397395
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail176,262 miles (+2,123)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,262 miles
    Test number
    158064518662
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass174,139 miles (+3,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,139 miles
    Test number
    533114427624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp aims poor, lenses faded

  6. Pass171,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,115 miles
    Test number
    184126354422
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp aims poor, lenses faded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor
    • AdvisoryLight smoke emission from exhaust

  7. Fail171,115 miles (+8,834)4 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,115 miles
    Test number
    409939627308
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake pipe/ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake pipe/ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp aims poor, lenses faded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor
    • AdvisoryLight smoke emission from exhasut
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shiels loose

  8. Pass162,281 miles (+6,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,281 miles
    Test number
    213337545553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass155,798 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,798 miles
    Test number
    703726049367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,768 miles (+6,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,768 miles
    Test number
    268337126482
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  11. Pass148,847 miles (+18,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    246057024930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass130,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,222 miles
    Test number
    229784724351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,222 miles (-353)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,222 miles
    Test number
    745964524307
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass130,575 miles (+8,594)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    338434113235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,981 miles (+12,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    977558672169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,573 miles (+101)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    227119781440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade splitting
    • NoteWasher fluid has sludge in it and will eventually block the washer jets

  17. Fail109,472 miles (+16,713)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    106201181123
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass92,759 miles (+18,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    551237070196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,070 miles (+20,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,070 miles
    Test number
    763558079176
    • NoteNear side front out cv boot starting to perrish

  20. Pass53,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    660138678199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YHF

Does LL04 YHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 YHF is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YHF?
The MOT on LL04 YHF is valid until 11 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 YHF done?
LL04 YHF was recorded at 177,821 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
Has LL04 YHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YHF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 YHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 YHF find?
LL04 YHF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer leaking grease; nearside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose damp; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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