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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LM52 XFXMOT history

LM52 XFX is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LM52 XFX silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
112,580 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XFX
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
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XFX was last recorded at 112,580 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 6,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,674 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,906 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,580 miles
  • 2024 – 105,674 miles
  • 2023 – 97,351 miles
  • 2022 – 84,807 miles
  • 2021 – 76,792 miles
  • 2020 – 72,728 miles
  • 2019 – 67,239 miles
  • 2018 – 61,367 miles
  • 2017 – 49,480 miles
  • 2016 – 46,882 miles
  • 2014 – 41,634 miles
  • 2013 – 39,160 miles
  • 2012 – 37,855 miles
  • 2011 – 34,377 miles
  • 2010 – 29,731 miles
  • 2009 – 25,442 miles
  • 2008 – 21,775 miles
  • 2007 – 18,423 miles
  • 2006 – 15,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,580 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight wear in both front compliance bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,580 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,580 miles
    Test number
    954828490894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,674 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,674 miles
    Test number
    263332953549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail105,643 miles (+8,292)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    134554781992
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass97,351 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,351 miles
    Test number
    177322841311
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (17%)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front compliance bushes
  5. Fail97,315 miles (+12,508)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    388537114659
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front compliance bushes
  6. Pass84,807 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    428593750115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail84,799 miles (+8,007)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,799 miles
    Test number
    155742257615
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,792 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    861245717106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,728 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,728 miles
    Test number
    550504172210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Fail72,706 miles (+5,467)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    766050676658
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass67,239 miles (+5,872)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    762073236909
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass61,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    482697866884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,367 miles (+11,887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    489783282289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass49,480 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    359968304692
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
  15. Pass46,882 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    237025371642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,766 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    707180315385
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    465313917791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    387089587623
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  19. Pass41,634 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    319773734286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail41,598 miles (+2,438)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    807607924212
    • FailureNearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass39,160 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    106852123293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,855 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    459528932283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,377 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,377 miles
    Test number
    995928811206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,731 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    361305390156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,442 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    202035389460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,775 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,775 miles
    Test number
    871519058105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,423 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    292867567473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,570 miles
    Test number
    591973436126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XFX

Does LM52 XFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XFX expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XFX?
The MOT on LM52 XFX expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XFX done?
LM52 XFX was recorded at 112,580 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LM52 XFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XFX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XFX 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 XFX find?
LM52 XFX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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