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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LX08 WHZMOT history

LX08 WHZ is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LX08 WHZ green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,963 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 WHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 WHZ was last recorded at 133,963 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,695 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,268 miles
Average per year
6,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,963 miles
  • 2025 – 128,695 miles
  • 2024 – 117,053 miles
  • 2023 – 107,823 miles
  • 2022 – 97,725 miles
  • 2021 – 91,956 miles
  • 2020 – 88,998 miles
  • 2019 – 86,875 miles
  • 2018 – 82,096 miles
  • 2017 – 76,648 miles
  • 2016 – 66,856 miles
  • 2015 – 64,758 miles
  • 2014 – 61,243 miles
  • 2013 – 49,425 miles
  • 2012 – 37,232 miles
  • 2011 – 28,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,963 miles (+5,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,963 miles
    Test number
    322444851245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass128,695 miles (+11,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,695 miles
    Test number
    519383847813
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,053 miles (+9,230)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,053 miles
    Test number
    412380217462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,823 miles (+10,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    934921336323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass97,725 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    473705759320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,365 miles (+4,409)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    453992822462
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,956 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,956 miles
    Test number
    463208256770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass88,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    775872049326
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail88,998 miles (+2,123)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    660914092825
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass86,875 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    923576159627
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass82,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,096 miles
    Test number
    884596087829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail82,096 miles (+5,448)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,096 miles
    Test number
    763331399060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass76,648 miles (+9,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,648 miles
    Test number
    381800258595
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view
  14. Pass66,856 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    387748860517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,758 miles (+3,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    489087325062
    • 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)
  16. Pass61,243 miles (+11,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    208416714021
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass49,425 miles (+12,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    389992333083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    597485232085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,232 miles (+8,491)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    447503932067
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  20. Pass28,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    615554831084
    • 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)
  21. Fail28,741 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    958284331096
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

Questions about LX08 WHZ

Does LX08 WHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 WHZ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 WHZ?
The MOT on LX08 WHZ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 WHZ done?
LX08 WHZ was recorded at 133,963 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,746 miles a year.
Has LX08 WHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 WHZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LX08 WHZ 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 LX08 WHZ find?
LX08 WHZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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