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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM54 NUEMOT history

LM54 NUE is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LM54 NUE grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,569 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NUE
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
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NUE was last recorded at 115,569 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,896 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
5,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,569 miles
  • 2024 – 112,896 miles
  • 2023 – 109,528 miles
  • 2022 – 102,417 miles
  • 2021 – 97,484 miles
  • 2020 – 92,079 miles
  • 2018 – 84,023 miles
  • 2017 – 78,284 miles
  • 2016 – 71,314 miles
  • 2015 – 67,058 miles
  • 2014 – 63,229 miles
  • 2013 – 57,752 miles
  • 2012 – 50,624 miles
  • 2011 – 47,234 miles
  • 2010 – 42,181 miles
  • 2009 – 36,077 miles
  • 2008 – 29,852 miles
  • 2007 – 24,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,569 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,569 miles (+2,673)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,569 miles
    Test number
    120128904445
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass112,896 miles (+3,368)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,896 miles
    Test number
    819846213284
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,528 miles (+7,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    398940255203
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass102,417 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    654264545854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,484 miles
    Test number
    511064902178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail97,481 miles (+5,402)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,481 miles
    Test number
    952384295410
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,079 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,079 miles
    Test number
    904774934975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,075 miles (+8,052)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    721016427848
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass84,023 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    852392602373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,284 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    748904756534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,314 miles (+4,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    895753736896
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cracks
  12. Pass67,058 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    572636191512
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass63,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    967396234371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,229 miles (+5,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    629596834376
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass57,752 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    587623743360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,624 miles
    Test number
    458237542437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,619 miles (+3,385)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    485507442454
    • 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)
  18. Pass47,234 miles (+5,053)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    959447041340
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracks on outer wall
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks on outer wall
  19. Pass42,181 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    482225830444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,077 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    872229049371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,852 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    452825948445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,873 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,873 miles
    Test number
    174046647315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,872 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    362285947394
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LM54 NUE

Does LM54 NUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 NUE is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NUE?
The MOT on LM54 NUE is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 NUE done?
LM54 NUE was recorded at 115,569 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,048 miles a year.
Has LM54 NUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NUE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 NUE 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 NUE find?
LM54 NUE passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front valve stem slightly damaged; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/deteriorated, both sides.

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