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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LR04 HBUMOT history

LR04 HBU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 168,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LR04 HBU 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,787 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HBU was last recorded at 168,787 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 3,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,833 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,954 miles
Average per year
7,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,787 miles
  • 2024 – 164,833 miles
  • 2023 – 162,682 miles
  • 2022 – 155,015 miles
  • 2021 – 148,380 miles
  • 2019 – 148,139 miles
  • 2018 – 143,055 miles
  • 2017 – 135,202 miles
  • 2016 – 123,710 miles
  • 2015 – 110,321 miles
  • 2014 – 103,760 miles
  • 2013 – 92,570 miles
  • 2012 – 86,351 miles
  • 2011 – 80,317 miles
  • 2010 – 74,379 miles
  • 2009 – 66,715 miles
  • 2008 – 52,282 miles
  • 2007 – 35,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,787 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,787 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,787 miles
    Test number
    534773215829
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,833 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,833 miles
    Test number
    307615338356
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,815 miles (+2,133)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,815 miles
    Test number
    621659144646
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,682 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,682 miles
    Test number
    807210667425
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail162,682 miles (+7,667)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,682 miles
    Test number
    902311035406
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,015 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    460048820248
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail155,015 miles (+6,635)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    193492170970
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,380 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,380 miles
    Test number
    471844507079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,378 miles (+239)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,378 miles
    Test number
    637720244049
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Centre propshaft housing likely to fail. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass148,139 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,139 miles
    Test number
    863152580839
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail148,139 miles (+5,084)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,139 miles
    Test number
    763430782679
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass143,055 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,055 miles
    Test number
    694323618466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail143,055 miles (+7,853)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,055 miles
    Test number
    941217021975
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass135,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    638261051248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail135,202 miles (+11,492)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    206804373708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass123,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,710 miles
    Test number
    581515521740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail123,710 miles (+13,389)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,710 miles
    Test number
    314760357662
    • FailureFront Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush near side and off side friont (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,321 miles
    Test number
    474508062699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,321 miles (+6,561)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,321 miles
    Test number
    888823560631
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass103,760 miles (+11,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    256692964001
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass92,570 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,570 miles
    Test number
    315685063098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,132 miles (+5,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    948118503054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass86,351 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    197261142005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,317 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    719421741037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,379 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    290658640068
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush worn but not excessively.

  26. Fail74,379 miles (+7,664)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    740778840023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush worn but not excessively.

  27. Pass66,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    101541459040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,715 miles (+14,433)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    152591659061
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass52,282 miles (+16,446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    160535288437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,836 miles
    Test number
    184533187026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 HBU

Does LR04 HBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 HBU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HBU?
The MOT on LR04 HBU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 HBU done?
LR04 HBU was recorded at 168,787 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,150 miles a year.
Has LR04 HBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HBU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR04 HBU 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 LR04 HBU find?
LR04 HBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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