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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LM52 KBMMOT history

LM52 KBM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

LM52 KBM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2024
Mileage
143,165 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 KBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 KBM was last recorded at 143,165 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 5,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2012: 80,093 miles, lower than 179,388 miles on 15 Apr 2011.

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
137,649 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,516 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,165 miles
  • 2022 – 137,649 miles
  • 2021 – 132,429 miles
  • 2020 – 130,638 miles
  • 2019 – 123,362 miles
  • 2018 – 115,293 miles
  • 2017 – 103,842 miles
  • 2016 – 95,813 miles
  • 2015 – 84,640 miles
  • 2013 – 83,960 miles
  • 2012 – 80,104 miles
  • 2011 – 179,388 miles
  • 2010 – 161,018 miles
  • 2009 – 147,647 miles
  • 2007 – 127,174 miles
  • 2005 – 82,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,165 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront fuel smell but no visible leak
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under body trims fitted restricting full view of some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,165 miles (+5,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,165 miles
    Test number
    766779420107
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fuel smell but no visible leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,649 miles (+5,220)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,649 miles
    Test number
    555905265732
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,429 miles (+1,791)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    111983809819
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,638 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    899593199949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,636 miles (+7,274)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,636 miles
    Test number
    529421637900
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake performance not tested rear hand brake not holding and low readings on functional testing (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension arm osr link arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper upper mounting slight play

  6. Pass123,362 miles (+8,069)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    123,362 miles
    Test number
    970488598451
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nave (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass115,293 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,293 miles
    Test number
    957061274256
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body trims fitted restricting full view of some items

  8. Fail115,241 miles (+11,399)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,241 miles
    Test number
    644029076017
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder body trims fitted restricting full view of some items

  9. Pass103,842 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    620417078795
    • AdvisorySill covers,engine covers and under trays stopping and restricting examination

  10. Fail103,837 miles (+8,024)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,837 miles
    Test number
    999287540157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisorySill covers,engine covers and under trays stopping and restricting examination

  11. Pass95,813 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    425394861178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount staring to split
    • AdvisorySills covered with trim unable to examine
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted restricting examination

  12. Fail95,808 miles (+11,168)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    407572478606
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount staring to split
    • AdvisorySills covered with trim unable to examine
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted restricting examination

  13. Pass84,640 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    585263845060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,559 miles (+599)12 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    617927105039
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet not securing only on safety latches
    • NoteN/S/F seat belt slow to return
    • NoteO/S/R exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

  15. Fail83,960 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    347646273286
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass83,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    817246073251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    267122773450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    975899553114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass80,104 miles (+11)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    336145922140
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Fail80,093 miles (-99,295)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    255452322419
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass179,388 miles (+74)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    179,388 miles
    Test number
    218845501156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail179,314 miles (+18,296)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,314 miles
    Test number
    249354991048
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass161,018 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    161,018 miles
    Test number
    503559080001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail160,969 miles (+13,322)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,969 miles
    Test number
    623462280023
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  25. Pass147,647 miles (+20,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    147,647 miles
    Test number
    861532189085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Fail127,174 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,174 miles
    Test number
    354590497237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass127,174 miles (+44,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    127,174 miles
    Test number
    710270797259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    424469195248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 KBM

Does LM52 KBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 KBM expired on 9 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 KBM?
The MOT on LM52 KBM expired on 9 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 KBM done?
LM52 KBM was recorded at 143,165 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has LM52 KBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 KBM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 KBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 KBM find?
LM52 KBM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: central front upper oil leak, but not excessive on engine; front fuel smell but no visible leak; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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