BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LX52 VUSMOT history
LX52 VUS is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 159,793 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 VUS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 VUS was last recorded at 159,793 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 7,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Nov 2007: 48,600 miles, lower than 88,513 miles on 26 Nov 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,865 miles · 13 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,928 miles
- Average per year
- 7,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 159,793 miles
- 2021 – 151,865 miles
- 2020 – 135,104 miles
- 2019 – 129,709 miles
- 2018 – 123,238 miles
- 2017 – 113,618 miles
- 2015 – 102,144 miles
- 2014 – 96,813 miles
- 2013 – 89,852 miles
- 2012 – 83,169 miles
- 2011 – 77,845 miles
- 2010 – 71,019 miles
- 2009 – 63,332 miles
- 2008 – 55,410 miles
- 2007 – 48,600 miles
- 2006 – 41,831 miles
- 2005 – 32,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears between flexis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 151752243688
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass159,793 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 159,793 miles
- Test number
- 421339634744
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,793 miles (+7,928)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,793 miles
- Test number
- 526541505782
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,865 miles (+16,761)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 151,865 miles
- Test number
- 453024825803
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,104 miles (+5,395)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 135,104 miles
- Test number
- 691197110979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,709 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2020
- Odometer
- 129,709 miles
- Test number
- 937401349826
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Fail129,702 miles (+6,464)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,702 miles
- Test number
- 818938950931
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Pass123,238 miles (+163)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,238 miles
- Test number
- 439579355365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail123,075 miles (+9,457)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,075 miles
- Test number
- 872717586557
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,618 miles (+11,474)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 113,618 miles
- Test number
- 734248315038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake flexy hose (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame slightly (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak rear axle sill leaking
Pass102,144 miles (+5,331)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 102,144 miles
- Test number
- 661590440887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,813 miles (+6,961)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 96,813 miles
- Test number
- 325808914365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,852 miles (+6,683)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 89,852 miles
- Test number
- 466819313337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,169 miles (+5,324)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 83,169 miles
- Test number
- 615044412342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,845 miles (+6,826)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 77,845 miles
- Test number
- 615724011362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,019 miles (+7,687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 71,019 miles
- Test number
- 232497010327
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,332 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 63,332 miles
- Test number
- 694499629363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,269 miles (+7,859)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,269 miles
- Test number
- 190624429371
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- NoteCentre seatbelt catch abit sticky
- NoteOffside handbrake slight low effort
Pass55,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,410 miles
- Test number
- 863537828370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,410 miles (+6,810)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,410 miles
- Test number
- 504416128353
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass48,600 miles (-39,913)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 48,600 miles
- Test number
- 941511437355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,513 miles (+46,682)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,513 miles
- Test number
- 471240137449
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass41,831 miles (+9,427)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 41,831 miles
- Test number
- 360338166464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 32,404 miles
- Test number
- 581144565289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 VUS
- Does LX52 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 VUS expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 VUS?
- The MOT on LX52 VUS expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 VUS done?
- LX52 VUS was recorded at 159,793 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 7,765 miles a year.
- Has LX52 VUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 VUS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX52 VUS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX52 VUS find?
- LX52 VUS passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear inner registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.
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