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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LO08 LKAMOT history

LO08 LKA is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LO08 LKA silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,795 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 LKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 LKA was last recorded at 126,795 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,795 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,795 miles
  • 2025 – 116,873 miles
  • 2024 – 106,896 miles
  • 2023 – 97,085 miles
  • 2022 – 90,243 miles
  • 2020 – 78,869 miles
  • 2019 – 65,951 miles
  • 2018 – 58,020 miles
  • 2017 – 50,072 miles
  • 2016 – 41,447 miles
  • 2015 – 37,802 miles
  • 2014 – 34,123 miles
  • 2013 – 30,456 miles
  • 2012 – 24,256 miles
  • 2011 – 19,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,795 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Top & under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,795 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    839742896107
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,795 miles (+9,922)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    253447221185
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,873 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,873 miles
    Test number
    475885137970
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,873 miles (+9,977)1 dangerous2 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,873 miles
    Test number
    300707980338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,896 miles (+9,811)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,896 miles
    Test number
    483841817703
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,085 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,085 miles
    Test number
    132915962925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,243 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    254275033258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,208 miles (+20)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    977180303932
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Fail90,188 miles (+11,319)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    964992128426
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch faulty (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    794584802458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,869 miles (+12,918)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    714647547403
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working both sides rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,951 miles (+7,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    794544290695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,020 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    881953669513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    658689607304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,072 miles (+8,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    448547782108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass41,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    977121220737
    • AdvisoryTop & under trays fitted

  17. Fail41,447 miles (+3,645)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    277673845733
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTop & under trays fitted

  18. Pass37,802 miles (+3,679)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    238456365172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear Tyres wearing on inner treads.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass34,123 miles (+3,667)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    585212564107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass30,456 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    275125273420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,256 miles (+4,358)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    159852172143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass19,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    409554471108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,898 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    686463971158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Questions about LO08 LKA

Does LO08 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 LKA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 LKA?
The MOT on LO08 LKA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 LKA done?
LO08 LKA was recorded at 126,795 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,107 miles a year.
Has LO08 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 LKA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 LKA 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 LO08 LKA find?
LO08 LKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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