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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LM52 LDOMOT history

LM52 LDO is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

LM52 LDO black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
183,949 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LDO was last recorded at 183,949 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 8,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,181 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,768 miles
Average per year
8,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,949 miles
  • 2023 – 175,181 miles
  • 2022 – 171,341 miles
  • 2021 – 154,238 miles
  • 2020 – 149,704 miles
  • 2018 – 146,589 miles
  • 2016 – 132,725 miles
  • 2015 – 124,921 miles
  • 2014 – 107,823 miles
  • 2013 – 89,500 miles
  • 2012 – 84,726 miles
  • 2011 – 74,733 miles
  • 2010 – 65,221 miles
  • 2009 – 55,017 miles
  • 2008 – 45,837 miles
  • 2007 – 38,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,949 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,949 miles (+8,768)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    183,949 miles
    Test number
    116651151726
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass175,181 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,181 miles
    Test number
    669683498694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,341 miles (+17,103)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,341 miles
    Test number
    188579863694
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes corroded
  4. Pass154,238 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    373083902399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,704 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,704 miles
    Test number
    885298713618
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail149,703 miles (+3,114)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,703 miles
    Test number
    662984517523
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass146,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    146,589 miles
    Test number
    629028285613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946173811051
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S
  9. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    219359245967
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S
  10. Pass132,725 miles (+213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,725 miles
    Test number
    439342620045
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
  11. Fail132,512 miles (+7,591)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,512 miles
    Test number
    788130482966
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
  12. Pass124,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    913399225843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    581500656549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123152358147
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    207812585158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass107,823 miles (+18,323)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    967814614204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    596737583157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,500 miles (+4,774)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    956537983157
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail84,726 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    288294652110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass84,726 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    737204752151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,733 miles (+9,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    176247651089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,221 miles (+10,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    572443750076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    164078349000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,017 miles (+9,180)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    281783949083
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre centre area worn out
  25. Pass45,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    210852148010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,837 miles (+7,405)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    660852648005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass38,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    752769417068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,432 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    594268517069
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LM52 LDO

Does LM52 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 LDO expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LDO?
The MOT on LM52 LDO expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 LDO done?
LM52 LDO was recorded at 183,949 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 8,430 miles a year.
Has LM52 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LDO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 LDO 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 LM52 LDO find?
LM52 LDO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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