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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LM03 MRXMOT history

LM03 MRX is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LM03 MRX grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,242 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 MRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 MRX was last recorded at 144,242 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,223 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,242 miles
  • 2024 – 139,929 miles
  • 2023 – 131,888 miles
  • 2022 – 119,953 miles
  • 2021 – 110,723 miles
  • 2020 – 105,739 miles
  • 2018 – 98,726 miles
  • 2017 – 93,859 miles
  • 2016 – 90,877 miles
  • 2015 – 89,053 miles
  • 2014 – 86,551 miles
  • 2013 – 81,875 miles
  • 2012 – 71,238 miles
  • 2011 – 63,223 miles
  • 2010 – 57,880 miles
  • 2009 – 44,477 miles
  • 2007 – 28,076 miles
  • 2006 – 13,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,242 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,242 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,242 miles
    Test number
    557127876703
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,223 miles (+4,294)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,223 miles
    Test number
    311748060938
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,929 miles
    Test number
    195367077719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Fail139,929 miles (+8,041)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,929 miles
    Test number
    700630590064
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass131,888 miles (+11,935)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,888 miles
    Test number
    175123536854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,953 miles (+9,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,953 miles
    Test number
    441436313720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,723 miles (+4,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,723 miles
    Test number
    458068858738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    448030575730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,739 miles (+4,710)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    391834272711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass101,029 miles (+2,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    688513169236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass98,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    541836887796
    • AdvisoryBrake 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))

  12. Fail98,726 miles (+1,666)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    546716812022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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))

  13. Pass97,060 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    265856944285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail97,039 miles (+3,180)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,039 miles
    Test number
    130623952438
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass93,859 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    592032445114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,877 miles (+1,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    254230218908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass89,053 miles (+2,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    468202675079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass86,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    188212974491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,549 miles (+4,674)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    997030574035
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  20. Pass81,875 miles (+10,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    397590183276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,238 miles (+8,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    959322782276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass63,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    187116561024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,223 miles (+5,343)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    845324061003
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,880 miles (+13,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    193490240053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    141546009471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,477 miles (+16,401)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    200615209007
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,076 miles (+14,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    674820837344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,990 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,990 miles
    Test number
    693114656258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,117 miles
    Test number
    622008156103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 MRX

Does LM03 MRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 MRX is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 MRX?
The MOT on LM03 MRX is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 MRX done?
LM03 MRX was recorded at 144,242 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,712 miles a year.
Has LM03 MRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 MRX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 MRX 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 LM03 MRX find?
LM03 MRX passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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