BMW logo

BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LR08 FEFMOT history

LR08 FEF is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LR08 FEF silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2025
Mileage
155,818 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,920 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 FEF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FEF
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
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FEF was last recorded at 155,818 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,789 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
9,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,818 miles
  • 2023 – 144,367 miles
  • 2022 – 127,060 miles
  • 2021 – 120,549 miles
  • 2020 – 114,916 miles
  • 2019 – 105,985 miles
  • 2018 – 96,920 miles
  • 2017 – 88,865 miles
  • 2016 – 79,975 miles
  • 2015 – 68,065 miles
  • 2014 – 56,127 miles
  • 2012 – 29,177 miles
  • 2011 – 16,498 miles
  • 2010 – 10,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,818 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge w0rn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rust to underside brake and suspension parts front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertrays fitted to undrside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,818 miles (+29)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,818 miles
    Test number
    725461483925
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge w0rn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,789 miles (+11,422)2 dangerous7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,789 miles
    Test number
    119772668799
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  3. Pass144,367 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,367 miles
    Test number
    816407681234
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light on tail gate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button lose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail144,367 miles (+17,307)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,367 miles
    Test number
    260371019292
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light on tail gate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button lose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass127,060 miles (+6,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,060 miles
    Test number
    175108328311
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,549 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,549 miles
    Test number
    730921986348
    • AdvisoryRust to underside brake and suspension parts front and rear
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to undrside

  7. Fail120,548 miles (+5,632)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,548 miles
    Test number
    592223540590
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust to underside brake and suspension parts front and rear
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to undrside

  8. Pass114,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    762111147482
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail114,916 miles (+8,931)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    259557618196
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass105,985 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    140281989781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,896 miles (+8,976)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    906818219750
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass96,920 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,920 miles
    Test number
    368235080650
    • AdvisoryRear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

  13. Fail96,914 miles (+8,049)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,914 miles
    Test number
    823863648972
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

  14. Pass88,865 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    963989514860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,975 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    479595092914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Fail79,859 miles (+11,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    818296876687
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  17. Pass68,065 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    429023235136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail67,843 miles (+11,716)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    609806025143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass56,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    939192344143
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail56,127 miles (+26,950)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    547650844139
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNsf tyre has hole where punctured repaired but leaking
    • NoteTyre pressure light on dash

  21. Pass29,177 miles (+12,679)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    937400262108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,498 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,498 miles
    Test number
    207121261480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,445 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,445 miles
    Test number
    155324781400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,888 miles
    Test number
    752709170099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FEF

Does LR08 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 FEF expired on 2 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FEF?
The MOT on LR08 FEF expired on 2 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 FEF done?
LR08 FEF was recorded at 155,818 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 9,920 miles a year.
Has LR08 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FEF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 FEF 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 LR08 FEF find?
LR08 FEF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR08F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.