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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LS54 VPZMOT history

LS54 VPZ is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

LS54 VPZ grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
132,752 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VPZ
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
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VPZ was last recorded at 132,752 miles on 15 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2024: 132,752 miles, lower than 132,753 miles on 13 May 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,753 miles · 13 May 2024
Average per year
6,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,752 miles
  • 2022 – 132,672 miles
  • 2021 – 132,664 miles
  • 2020 – 132,265 miles
  • 2018 – 132,179 miles
  • 2017 – 132,011 miles
  • 2016 – 130,565 miles
  • 2015 – 118,234 miles
  • 2014 – 107,341 miles
  • 2013 – 92,199 miles
  • 2012 – 84,644 miles
  • 2011 – 76,874 miles
  • 2010 – 68,131 miles
  • 2009 – 57,818 miles
  • 2008 – 47,122 miles
  • 2007 – 33,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,752 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake is binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,752 miles (-1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,752 miles
    Test number
    858336659775
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail132,753 miles (+81)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    979277163492
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass132,672 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    976034610251
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass132,664 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,664 miles
    Test number
    931650611385
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Fail132,659 miles (+394)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,659 miles
    Test number
    876105150331
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass132,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,265 miles
    Test number
    793942088387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail132,265 miles (+86)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,265 miles
    Test number
    438869782858
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass132,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,179 miles
    Test number
    264233226112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail132,179 miles (+168)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,179 miles
    Test number
    430611065819
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass132,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    861154350409
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail132,011 miles (+1,446)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    736718252818
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass130,565 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    130,565 miles
    Test number
    819030484968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,561 miles (+12,327)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,561 miles
    Test number
    965921564337
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass118,234 miles (+10,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    185170061638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,341 miles (+15,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    268674054381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail92,199 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    807067053352
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass92,199 miles (+7,555)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    927907653381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,644 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    247225742331
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail84,644 miles (+7,770)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    717295542376
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass76,874 miles (+8,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    516134631378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass68,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,131 miles
    Test number
    662501640303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,131 miles (+10,313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,131 miles
    Test number
    691830040308
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,818 miles (+10,696)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,818 miles
    Test number
    324834439352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,122 miles (+13,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    712941038337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,124 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,124 miles
    Test number
    872064247389
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres are wearing on inner edge

Questions about LS54 VPZ

Does LS54 VPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VPZ expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VPZ?
The MOT on LS54 VPZ expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VPZ done?
LS54 VPZ was recorded at 132,752 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 6,064 miles a year.
Has LS54 VPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VPZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 VPZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 VPZ find?
LS54 VPZ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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