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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LU02 FARMOT history

LU02 FAR is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

LU02 FAR black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,212 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 FAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 FAR was last recorded at 135,212 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,802 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,410 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,212 miles
  • 2025 – 128,802 miles
  • 2024 – 123,476 miles
  • 2022 – 116,263 miles
  • 2021 – 113,049 miles
  • 2020 – 105,862 miles
  • 2019 – 101,896 miles
  • 2018 – 96,190 miles
  • 2017 – 94,900 miles
  • 2015 – 82,610 miles
  • 2014 – 76,735 miles
  • 2013 – 71,601 miles
  • 2012 – 67,009 miles
  • 2011 – 59,926 miles
  • 2010 – 53,989 miles
  • 2009 – 44,527 miles
  • 2008 – 33,322 miles
  • 2007 – 25,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,212 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,212 miles (+6,410)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,212 miles
    Test number
    548461496133
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass128,802 miles (+5,326)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,802 miles
    Test number
    108078487337
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench

  3. Pass123,476 miles (+7,213)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,476 miles
    Test number
    703893753944
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench

  4. Pass116,263 miles (+3,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    275521919917
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,058 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    120995785440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,049 miles (+7,187)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,049 miles
    Test number
    693778539340
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,862 miles (+326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,862 miles
    Test number
    650574875362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,536 miles (+3,640)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    603354115486
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,896 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    952836167078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,894 miles (+5,704)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    216643904629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,190 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,190 miles
    Test number
    424358986164
    • 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))

  12. Fail96,187 miles (+1,287)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    683881580281
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • 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))

  13. Pass94,900 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,900 miles
    Test number
    730046938107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    805098286101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail89,860 miles (+7,250)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    540946731658
    • FailureOffside 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,610 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    531606190072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,735 miles (+5,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    738105244309
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,601 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,601 miles
    Test number
    575607453352
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail71,601 miles (+4,592)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,601 miles
    Test number
    637597843338
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass67,009 miles (+7,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    615744952393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass59,926 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    589467141344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,837 miles (+5,848)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    415941141303
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass53,989 miles (+9,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,989 miles
    Test number
    602594950338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,527 miles (+11,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    551888929337
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn bald on inner edges.

  25. Pass33,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    492059338339
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Fail33,322 miles (+8,165)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    293069338355
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass25,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    224536897240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail25,157 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    664916997281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU02 FAR

Does LU02 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU02 FAR is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU02 FAR?
The MOT on LU02 FAR is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU02 FAR done?
LU02 FAR was recorded at 135,212 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has LU02 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 FAR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LU02 FAR 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 LU02 FAR find?
LU02 FAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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