
BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LM04 HTFMOT history
LM04 HTF is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 245,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 245,797 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 13,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 HTF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM04 HTF was last recorded at 245,797 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 11,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jul 2011: 115,837 miles, lower than 115,883 miles on 27 Jul 2011.
- 8 Jul 2015: 181,126 miles, lower than 181,324 miles on 6 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 234,761 miles · 15 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,036 miles
- Average per year
- 13,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 245,797 miles
- 2021 – 234,761 miles
- 2020 – 225,033 miles
- 2019 – 214,798 miles
- 2018 – 204,795 miles
- 2017 – 202,071 miles
- 2016 – 188,396 miles
- 2015 – 181,126 miles
- 2014 – 164,517 miles
- 2013 – 148,507 miles
- 2012 – 133,360 miles
- 2011 – 115,837 miles
- 2010 – 95,848 miles
- 2009 – 72,735 miles
- 2008 – 54,612 miles
- 2007 – 38,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on edge (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass245,797 miles (+11,036)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 245,797 miles
- Test number
- 811619089603
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on edge (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass234,761 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 234,761 miles
- Test number
- 488203832891
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail234,756 miles (+9,723)1 dangerous9 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,756 miles
- Test number
- 785460800318
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicater lights up when postion swich turned on (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass225,033 miles (+10,235)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 225,033 miles
- Test number
- 812860549788
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass214,798 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 214,798 miles
- Test number
- 862317469653
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail214,787 miles (+9,992)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,787 miles
- Test number
- 323738049506
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass204,795 miles (+2,724)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 204,795 miles
- Test number
- 149069791637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass202,071 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 202,071 miles
- Test number
- 243037314272
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail202,039 miles (+3,293)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,039 miles
- Test number
- 529653038409
- FailureBrake performance not tested due to leak found (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass198,746 miles (+10,350)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 198,746 miles
- Test number
- 550816008751
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass188,396 miles (+7,270)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 188,396 miles
- Test number
- 681653727595
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across boot floor, on limit (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to both outer sills and floors
Pass181,126 miles (-198)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 181,126 miles
- Test number
- 265329985157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteN/sf tyre worn on inner treads
- NoteO/sf tyre wearing on inner treads
Fail181,324 miles (+16,807)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,324 miles
- Test number
- 528607785103
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteN/sf tyre worn on inner treads
- NoteO/sf tyre wearing on inner treads
Pass164,517 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 164,517 miles
- Test number
- 749282814249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
Fail164,514 miles (+16,007)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,514 miles
- Test number
- 528920214287
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
Pass148,507 miles (+15,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 148,507 miles
- Test number
- 757939083180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass133,360 miles (+807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,360 miles
- Test number
- 126413512294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail132,553 miles (+16,716)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,553 miles
- Test number
- 426612892196
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass115,837 miles (-46)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 115,837 miles
- Test number
- 337499301401
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
Fail115,883 miles (+20,035)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,883 miles
- Test number
- 766268701249
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills and all floors
Pass95,848 miles (+485)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 95,848 miles
- Test number
- 303534010403
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail95,363 miles (+22,628)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,363 miles
- Test number
- 352159300479
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass72,735 miles (+18,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,735 miles
- Test number
- 213485909232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,612 miles
- Test number
- 150681918281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,612 miles (+15,622)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,612 miles
- Test number
- 341171718236
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Pass38,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,990 miles
- Test number
- 270948307255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM04 HTF
- Does LM04 HTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM04 HTF expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 HTF?
- The MOT on LM04 HTF expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM04 HTF done?
- LM04 HTF was recorded at 245,797 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 13,547 miles a year.
- Has LM04 HTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 HTF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM04 HTF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM04 HTF find?
- LM04 HTF passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on edge.
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