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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LS04 MTSMOT history

LS04 MTS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LS04 MTS grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,623 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 MTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 MTS was last recorded at 117,623 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,622 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,623 miles
  • 2024 – 108,803 miles
  • 2023 – 99,780 miles
  • 2022 – 91,226 miles
  • 2021 – 83,483 miles
  • 2020 – 75,570 miles
  • 2019 – 68,577 miles
  • 2018 – 59,401 miles
  • 2017 – 56,523 miles
  • 2016 – 54,138 miles
  • 2015 – 48,861 miles
  • 2014 – 46,101 miles
  • 2013 – 42,157 miles
  • 2011 – 38,364 miles
  • 2010 – 33,883 miles
  • 2009 – 25,151 miles
  • 2008 – 19,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,623 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    828163250506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,622 miles (+8,819)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,622 miles
    Test number
    670942142966
    • 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,803 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    753361906709
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,802 miles (+9,022)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,802 miles
    Test number
    120082955103
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested levelling devices broken (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,780 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    979542517001
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail99,779 miles (+8,553)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    771905283635
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low sensor arm broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,226 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    465204927656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,225 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    702431916597
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,483 miles (+7,913)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    855204249650
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,570 miles (+6,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    761619518073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material with the flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material with the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass68,577 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    365399069303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail68,576 miles (+9,175)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    125271440192
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass59,401 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    187292867417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,523 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    340773321613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,138 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    211752409445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,708 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,708 miles
    Test number
    902486995756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,861 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    526195705068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,101 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,101 miles
    Test number
    125606404451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,089 miles (+3,932)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    528153704065
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass42,157 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    489098103022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,364 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    308644291481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,883 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    591276600381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass33,883 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    954946900336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,151 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,151 miles
    Test number
    492798309496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,049 miles (+3,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    520959679071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass19,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,479 miles
    Test number
    982139508120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail19,479 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,479 miles
    Test number
    900268408164
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS04 MTS

Does LS04 MTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 MTS is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 MTS?
The MOT on LS04 MTS is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 MTS done?
LS04 MTS was recorded at 117,623 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,584 miles a year.
Has LS04 MTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 MTS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 MTS 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 LS04 MTS find?
LS04 MTS passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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