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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM54 MDNMOT history

LM54 MDN is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LM54 MDN grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,254 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 MDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 MDN was last recorded at 127,254 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,823 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,254 miles
  • 2025 – 125,823 miles
  • 2024 – 122,799 miles
  • 2023 – 120,659 miles
  • 2022 – 117,702 miles
  • 2021 – 113,425 miles
  • 2020 – 111,256 miles
  • 2019 – 108,563 miles
  • 2018 – 104,445 miles
  • 2017 – 100,682 miles
  • 2016 – 95,484 miles
  • 2015 – 86,650 miles
  • 2014 – 77,045 miles
  • 2013 – 67,509 miles
  • 2012 – 58,309 miles
  • 2011 – 52,115 miles
  • 2010 – 44,002 miles
  • 2009 – 35,030 miles
  • 2008 – 27,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,254 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,254 miles (+1,431)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    242717295780
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,823 miles (+3,024)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    412217562381
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,799 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,799 miles
    Test number
    962497659296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,797 miles (+2,138)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    876605496694
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,659 miles (+2,957)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,659 miles
    Test number
    662280919698
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,702 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,702 miles
    Test number
    579466579666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,699 miles (+4,274)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,699 miles
    Test number
    429712905779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,425 miles
    Test number
    163695885179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail113,422 miles (+2,166)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    300475551013
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass111,256 miles (+2,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    703538190921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass108,563 miles (+4,118)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,563 miles
    Test number
    928895388950
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,445 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    298520118523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    677237003023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail100,682 miles (+5,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    869678186322
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass95,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    667848471625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,484 miles (+8,834)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    872289946580
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass86,650 miles (+9,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    818495715088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    308947314038
    • 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)

  19. Fail77,045 miles (+9,536)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    298546114035
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass67,509 miles (+9,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    675744313000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,309 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,309 miles
    Test number
    406473712097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,115 miles (+8,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    167808121479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,002 miles (+8,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,002 miles
    Test number
    881559420062
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass35,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    213076519020
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Fail35,030 miles (+7,875)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    743526819083
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass27,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    181909728007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 MDN

Does LM54 MDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 MDN is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 MDN?
The MOT on LM54 MDN is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 MDN done?
LM54 MDN was recorded at 127,254 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has LM54 MDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 MDN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 MDN 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 LM54 MDN find?
LM54 MDN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose.

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