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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LX52 FXLMOT history

LX52 FXL is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LX52 FXL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,673 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FXL was last recorded at 181,673 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 1,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,777 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,896 miles
Average per year
6,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,673 miles
  • 2022 – 179,777 miles
  • 2021 – 173,273 miles
  • 2019 – 167,207 miles
  • 2018 – 162,360 miles
  • 2017 – 158,973 miles
  • 2016 – 158,949 miles
  • 2015 – 148,963 miles
  • 2013 – 130,528 miles
  • 2012 – 116,338 miles
  • 2011 – 109,575 miles
  • 2010 – 97,611 miles
  • 2008 – 81,826 miles
  • 2007 – 70,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    398124399318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    797629266507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass181,673 miles (+1,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,673 miles
    Test number
    748175795874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass179,777 miles (+6,504)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,777 miles
    Test number
    526544642008
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass173,273 miles (+6,066)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,273 miles
    Test number
    777264212239
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass167,207 miles (+4,847)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,207 miles
    Test number
    195772091922
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  7. Pass162,360 miles (+3,387)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    162,360 miles
    Test number
    169754823933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass158,973 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,973 miles
    Test number
    606874015962
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail158,972 miles (+23)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,972 miles
    Test number
    116286096515
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass158,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    446077987277
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryParking sensor adrift from bumper OSR outer
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail158,949 miles (+9,986)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    384572331222
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryParking sensor adrift from bumper OSR outer
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail148,963 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,963 miles
    Test number
    155418055093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak on gear box

  13. Pass148,963 miles (+18,435)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,963 miles
    Test number
    475428755047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak on gear box

  14. Pass130,528 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,528 miles
    Test number
    225207943237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,522 miles (+14,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,522 miles
    Test number
    358812943265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass116,338 miles (+6,763)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,338 miles
    Test number
    806163822114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note'Thud' from rear on throttle, suspect rear subframe bushes or diff mount? unable to find excessive movement during test.
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass109,575 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    496261681195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note'knocking' from rear suspension - sounds like excessive diff backlash !
    • NoteBoth door mirror covers damaged
    • NotePark brake noisy when operated and has low brake effort

  18. Fail109,575 miles (+11,964)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    876580781187
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note'knocking' from rear suspension - sounds like excessive diff backlash !
    • NoteBoth door mirror covers damaged
    • NotePark brake noisy when operated and has low brake effort
    • NoteRear screen wash not working

  19. Pass97,611 miles (+15,785)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    890798220078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeteriation front and rear number plates. REAR ON LIMITS

  20. Pass81,826 miles (+11,739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    341064328483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,087 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    260830457214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,977 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    310328247497
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LX52 FXL

Does LX52 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FXL is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FXL?
The MOT on LX52 FXL is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FXL done?
LX52 FXL was recorded at 181,673 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
Has LX52 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FXL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 FXL 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 LX52 FXL find?
LX52 FXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe.

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