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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM54 VCPMOT history

LM54 VCP is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LM54 VCP grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,971 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VCP
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
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VCP was last recorded at 167,971 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,217 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,754 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,971 miles
  • 2025 – 162,217 miles
  • 2024 – 162,203 miles
  • 2023 – 157,249 miles
  • 2022 – 153,269 miles
  • 2021 – 142,533 miles
  • 2020 – 136,581 miles
  • 2019 – 129,869 miles
  • 2018 – 122,415 miles
  • 2017 – 117,266 miles
  • 2016 – 114,442 miles
  • 2015 – 111,838 miles
  • 2014 – 106,645 miles
  • 2013 – 101,006 miles
  • 2012 – 91,730 miles
  • 2011 – 82,690 miles
  • 2010 – 65,908 miles
  • 2009 – 51,255 miles
  • 2008 – 37,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,971 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,971 miles (+5,754)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,971 miles
    Test number
    320335532662
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass162,217 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,217 miles
    Test number
    670493732144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail162,203 miles (+4,954)1 dangerous10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,203 miles
    Test number
    280862510006
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,249 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,249 miles
    Test number
    723410610419
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass153,269 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,269 miles
    Test number
    650772928330
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low
  6. Fail153,269 miles (+10,736)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,269 miles
    Test number
    110749244457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low
  7. Pass142,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    395682122372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,530 miles (+5,949)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,530 miles
    Test number
    560017222562
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass136,581 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,581 miles
    Test number
    424661697517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,869 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    635206669449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,415 miles
    Test number
    704455286520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail122,415 miles (+5,149)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,415 miles
    Test number
    825228229862
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass117,266 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    301039010324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,389 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    880239868516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,442 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    867366158482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,838 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    479138935180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,645 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    865547624157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,006 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,006 miles
    Test number
    776868623193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,730 miles (+9,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    266992222154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,690 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    349401931130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,682 miles (+499)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    289795421427
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  22. Pass82,183 miles (+16,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    236371881029
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass65,908 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    103672220021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,612 miles (+14,357)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    871025110012
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass51,255 miles (+13,681)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    561952319023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    110417018494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VCP

Does LM54 VCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 VCP is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VCP?
The MOT on LM54 VCP is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 VCP done?
LM54 VCP was recorded at 167,971 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has LM54 VCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VCP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 VCP 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 VCP find?
LM54 VCP passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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