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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LX04 FLJMOT history

LX04 FLJ is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LX04 FLJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,414 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 FLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 FLJ was last recorded at 168,414 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,248 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
6,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,414 miles
  • 2025 – 168,248 miles
  • 2024 – 167,981 miles
  • 2023 – 167,749 miles
  • 2022 – 167,489 miles
  • 2021 – 166,853 miles
  • 2019 – 164,286 miles
  • 2018 – 161,440 miles
  • 2017 – 159,652 miles
  • 2016 – 156,011 miles
  • 2015 – 151,950 miles
  • 2014 – 131,372 miles
  • 2012 – 88,657 miles
  • 2011 – 77,856 miles
  • 2010 – 68,598 miles
  • 2009 – 64,236 miles
  • 2008 – 52,979 miles
  • 2007 – 44,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,414 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion previous underseal treated (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes deteriorating - nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underseal treated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,414 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,414 miles
    Test number
    847954634268
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion previous underseal treated (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes deteriorating - nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,248 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,248 miles
    Test number
    405782751285
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underseal treated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail168,247 miles (+266)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,247 miles
    Test number
    477005313950
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underseal treated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass167,981 miles (+232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,981 miles
    Test number
    936929973382
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,749 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,749 miles
    Test number
    893718599577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail167,747 miles (+258)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,747 miles
    Test number
    963040569662
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,489 miles (+636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    165667124639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil seal leaking

  8. Pass166,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,853 miles
    Test number
    264923799858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,853 miles (+2,567)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,853 miles
    Test number
    211117308639
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear

  10. Pass164,286 miles (+2,846)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,286 miles
    Test number
    946838682899
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,440 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,440 miles
    Test number
    419269876163
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail161,410 miles (+1,758)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,410 miles
    Test number
    827127345933
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass159,652 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,652 miles
    Test number
    762498948203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass156,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    156,011 miles
    Test number
    227949998676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail156,011 miles (+4,061)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,011 miles
    Test number
    226361444321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass151,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,950 miles
    Test number
    519822645110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail151,950 miles (+20,578)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,950 miles
    Test number
    129272545137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass131,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,372 miles
    Test number
    548119624145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,372 miles (+42,715)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,372 miles
    Test number
    306789724176
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail88,657 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    285534982110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass88,657 miles (+10,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    298424282492
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass77,856 miles (+9,258)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,856 miles
    Test number
    206932271495
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  23. Pass68,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    773186170150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,598 miles (+4,362)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    673605970117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear none obligatory side light not working

  25. Pass64,236 miles (+11,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    443973869142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass52,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    290258078120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,979 miles (+8,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    240476178159
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass44,762 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,762 miles
    Test number
    291089867475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LX04 FLJ

Does LX04 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 FLJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX04 FLJ?
The MOT on LX04 FLJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 FLJ done?
LX04 FLJ was recorded at 168,414 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,644 miles a year.
Has LX04 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 FLJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX04 FLJ 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 LX04 FLJ find?
LX04 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion previous underseal treated; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating - nearside & offside.

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