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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LM52 MFAMOT history

LM52 MFA is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

LM52 MFA silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
148,512 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MFA was last recorded at 148,512 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 3,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,310 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,202 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,512 miles
  • 2022 – 145,310 miles
  • 2021 – 141,290 miles
  • 2020 – 138,458 miles
  • 2019 – 135,422 miles
  • 2018 – 125,648 miles
  • 2017 – 109,079 miles
  • 2016 – 102,753 miles
  • 2014 – 79,693 miles
  • 2013 – 77,375 miles
  • 2012 – 70,735 miles
  • 2011 – 65,819 miles
  • 2010 – 61,902 miles
  • 2009 – 57,108 miles
  • 2008 – 54,151 miles
  • 2007 – 51,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,512 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,512 miles (+3,202)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,512 miles
    Test number
    822083662654
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

  2. Pass145,310 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,310 miles
    Test number
    641369127780
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail145,308 miles (+4,018)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,308 miles
    Test number
    310359607701
    • MajorCentral Front Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front control arm outer b/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,290 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,290 miles
    Test number
    615137741973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,458 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,458 miles
    Test number
    498324152691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,422 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,422 miles
    Test number
    921166656105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,648 miles (+16,569)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,648 miles
    Test number
    484245689307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    751815503616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,079 miles (+6,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    464294133053
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass102,753 miles (+23,060)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    706658744067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,693 miles (+2,318)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    109488164209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass77,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    237153923298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,375 miles (+6,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    517093623242
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass70,735 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    276057122011
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail70,753 miles (+4,934)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    526777122070
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass65,819 miles (+3,917)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    659394621036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth reat tyres wearing from inner edges need attention
    • NoteNear side front tyre wall deterioation both rear tyres wall deterioation started

  17. Pass61,902 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    770555210044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,832 miles (+4,724)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    142657200096
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass57,108 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,108 miles
    Test number
    132475819453
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

  20. Pass54,151 miles (+2,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    440900118056
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency just in legal limit

  21. Pass51,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,491 miles
    Test number
    102836117081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 MFA

Does LM52 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 MFA expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MFA?
The MOT on LM52 MFA expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 MFA done?
LM52 MFA was recorded at 148,512 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has LM52 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 MFA 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 MFA find?
LM52 MFA passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension.

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