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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

LS54 DHZMOT history

LS54 DHZ is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

LS54 DHZ grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,518 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 DHZ was last recorded at 142,518 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,513 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,518 miles
  • 2024 – 140,210 miles
  • 2023 – 134,328 miles
  • 2022 – 132,145 miles
  • 2021 – 129,616 miles
  • 2020 – 126,358 miles
  • 2019 – 119,112 miles
  • 2018 – 107,379 miles
  • 2017 – 92,688 miles
  • 2016 – 80,811 miles
  • 2015 – 68,929 miles
  • 2014 – 57,825 miles
  • 2013 – 54,282 miles
  • 2012 – 53,150 miles
  • 2011 – 50,401 miles
  • 2010 – 45,755 miles
  • 2008 – 32,495 miles
  • 2007 – 26,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose metal pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine/gearbox area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,518 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    408076190917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose metal pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  2. Fail142,513 miles (+2,303)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,513 miles
    Test number
    782302298603
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose metal pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose pipe section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Pass140,210 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,210 miles
    Test number
    351277211755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail140,209 miles (+5,881)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,209 miles
    Test number
    899937467930
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge/ wearing close to legal limit (approximately 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge/tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass134,328 miles (+2,183)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,328 miles
    Test number
    569091874403
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most inner arm bush dry/creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,145 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,145 miles
    Test number
    453345369954
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deterorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arm bush dry and noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail132,138 miles (+2,522)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,138 miles
    Test number
    216287495426
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deterorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arm bush dry and noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,616 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,616 miles
    Test number
    518544464917
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most, upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,615 miles (+3,257)2 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,615 miles
    Test number
    345263685451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/R19 111W Hankook (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/R19 111W Hankook (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most, upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,358 miles (+7,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,358 miles
    Test number
    946559335025
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine coated in light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,112 miles (+11,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    346120900481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,379 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,379 miles
    Test number
    307910059277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various at Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various at Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail107,100 miles (+14,412)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    378173881792
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe in flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe in flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various at Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various at Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass92,688 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    113133927620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  15. Fail92,688 miles (+11,877)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    209753657118
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass80,811 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,811 miles
    Test number
    102838715579
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view movement on pivot point (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail80,807 miles (+11,878)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    477896601358
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view movement on pivot point (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass68,929 miles (+11,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    506917795128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,825 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    155809714286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,282 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    839733753219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,150 miles (+2,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    685650992220
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on pressure
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  22. Pass50,401 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    328747971406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,755 miles (+13,260)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    654134190296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,495 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    323673888279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    323033007342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 DHZ

Does LS54 DHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 DHZ expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DHZ?
The MOT on LS54 DHZ expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 DHZ done?
LS54 DHZ was recorded at 142,518 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 6,537 miles a year.
Has LS54 DHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DHZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 DHZ 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 LS54 DHZ find?
LS54 DHZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose metal pipe section corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination brake hose pipe section corroded; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, and 3 more.

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