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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LM03 VHCMOT history

LM03 VHC is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

LM03 VHC blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
213,713 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VHC was last recorded at 213,713 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 4,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,064 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,649 miles
Average per year
10,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 213,713 miles
  • 2022 – 209,064 miles
  • 2021 – 203,292 miles
  • 2019 – 195,693 miles
  • 2018 – 189,256 miles
  • 2017 – 184,984 miles
  • 2016 – 174,589 miles
  • 2015 – 164,579 miles
  • 2014 – 152,397 miles
  • 2013 – 140,822 miles
  • 2012 – 126,451 miles
  • 2011 – 111,042 miles
  • 2010 – 95,508 miles
  • 2009 – 83,918 miles
  • 2008 – 71,900 miles
  • 2007 – 56,477 miles
  • 2006 – 40,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,713 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,713 miles (+4,649)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    213,713 miles
    Test number
    604599203011
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass209,064 miles (+5,772)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    209,064 miles
    Test number
    260183304199
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass203,292 miles (+7,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    203,292 miles
    Test number
    639733434909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass195,693 miles (+6,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    195,693 miles
    Test number
    114414474200
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass189,256 miles (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    189,256 miles
    Test number
    804063503197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,984 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,984 miles
    Test number
    229768248044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,589 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,589 miles
    Test number
    369168788598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight splitting of n/s w/blade

  8. Fail174,589 miles (+10,010)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,589 miles
    Test number
    535131397238
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight splitting of n/s w/blade

  9. Pass164,579 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    164,579 miles
    Test number
    385501565172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail164,578 miles (+12,181)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,578 miles
    Test number
    298831065477
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass152,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,397 miles
    Test number
    856149464186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,395 miles (+11,573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,395 miles
    Test number
    905149464145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass140,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    149082673165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail140,820 miles (+14,369)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,820 miles
    Test number
    765232073124
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass126,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    617152972170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,451 miles (+15,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    678880272134
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass111,042 miles (+15,534)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    978704861152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight noise & vibration from the clutch although it works as required

  18. Pass95,508 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    603278860112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

  19. Fail95,508 miles (+11,590)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    650736660166
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

  20. Pass83,918 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,918 miles
    Test number
    631205079124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,900 miles (+110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    540539478159
    • Note2 child seats fitted in the rear unable to carry out full seat belt checks
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm 285/45/vr19 mic

  22. Fail71,790 miles (+15,313)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    780196078170
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Note2 child seats fitted in the rear unable to carry out full seat belt checks
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm 285/45/vr19 mic

  23. Pass56,477 miles (+16,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    962180887182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    260173576173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VHC

Does LM03 VHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VHC expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VHC?
The MOT on LM03 VHC expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VHC done?
LM03 VHC was recorded at 213,713 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 10,391 miles a year.
Has LM03 VHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VHC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on LM03 VHC 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 VHC find?
LM03 VHC passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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