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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LS52 ECWMOT history

LS52 ECW is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

LS52 ECW grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
112,065 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ECW was last recorded at 112,065 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 4,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,222 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,843 miles
Average per year
5,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,065 miles
  • 2023 – 107,222 miles
  • 2022 – 99,796 miles
  • 2021 – 88,968 miles
  • 2020 – 79,674 miles
  • 2019 – 74,155 miles
  • 2018 – 69,461 miles
  • 2017 – 65,735 miles
  • 2016 – 48,597 miles
  • 2015 – 47,321 miles
  • 2014 – 44,262 miles
  • 2013 – 42,510 miles
  • 2012 – 40,587 miles
  • 2011 – 35,863 miles
  • 2010 – 30,380 miles
  • 2009 – 26,068 miles
  • 2008 – 22,443 miles
  • 2007 – 19,046 miles
  • 2006 – 14,837 miles
  • 2005 – 11,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,065 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    473028474003
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,065 miles (+4,843)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    826793991824
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,222 miles (+7,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,222 miles
    Test number
    231662265777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,796 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    333115255297
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail99,796 miles (+10,828)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    951108644006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,968 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    898825704704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

  7. Fail88,968 miles (+9,294)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    541793441442
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

  8. Pass79,674 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    892704418069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,155 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    564328215066
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail74,142 miles (+4,681)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,142 miles
    Test number
    110561247001
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass69,461 miles (+3,726)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    127691141282
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass65,735 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    860695115269
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail65,735 miles (+17,138)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    213930848251
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass48,597 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    168487972345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,321 miles (+3,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    274994766330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryKnocking from steering
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pad warning wire insecure

  16. Pass44,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    555624224360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,262 miles (+1,752)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    967423024364
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S front brake pad wear sensor insecure

  18. Pass42,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    747771113361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,506 miles (+1,919)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    447021813352
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass40,587 miles (+4,724)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,587 miles
    Test number
    217406902362
    • NoteDiesel pump area on engine damp
    • NoteGrease around nearside front outer cv gaitor
    • NoteParking brake effort poor 19%
    • NoteSill covers and undertrays fitted

  21. Pass35,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    249528901338
    • NoteFront tyre depths 4mm

  22. Fail35,860 miles (+5,480)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    236748401382
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyre depths 4mm

  23. Pass30,380 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    151660610325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,068 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,068 miles
    Test number
    993267099244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,443 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    674513418311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,046 miles (+4,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    401337407441
    • NoteHand brake travel ( advise inspection )

  27. Pass14,837 miles (+3,683)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,837 miles
    Test number
    483338406308
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3mm
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NoteHand brake travel
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 4mm
    • NoteSide steps and sill trims fitted
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  28. Pass11,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    414026715499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 ECW

Does LS52 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 ECW expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ECW?
The MOT on LS52 ECW expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 ECW done?
LS52 ECW was recorded at 112,065 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 5,293 miles a year.
Has LS52 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ECW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 ECW 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 LS52 ECW find?
LS52 ECW passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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