
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LX54 VAHMOT history
LX54 VAH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 125,775 mi
- At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VAH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VAH was last recorded at 125,775 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 120,390 miles · 22 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,385 miles
- Average per year
- 4,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,775 miles
- 2021 – 120,390 miles
- 2019 – 115,124 miles
- 2018 – 111,783 miles
- 2017 – 107,651 miles
- 2016 – 102,935 miles
- 2015 – 98,856 miles
- 2014 – 95,142 miles
- 2012 – 89,507 miles
- 2011 – 85,356 miles
- 2010 – 76,134 miles
- 2008 – 61,071 miles
- 2007 – 47,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,775 miles (+5,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 125,775 miles
- Test number
- 199080405172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass120,390 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 120,390 miles
- Test number
- 991172743533
- AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Fail120,390 miles (+5,266)5 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,390 miles
- Test number
- 120537274285
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass115,124 miles (+3,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 115,124 miles
- Test number
- 432186299068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,783 miles (+4,132)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 111,783 miles
- Test number
- 472491802148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,651 miles (+573)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 107,651 miles
- Test number
- 645391260729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,078 miles (+4,143)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 107,078 miles
- Test number
- 558737865608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,935 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,935 miles
- Test number
- 973446778319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,856 miles (+3,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 98,856 miles
- Test number
- 516033995072
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,142 miles (+5,635)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 95,142 miles
- Test number
- 767235324016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,507 miles (+4,151)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 89,507 miles
- Test number
- 378290292143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,356 miles (+9,222)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 85,356 miles
- Test number
- 609688221158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,134 miles (+15,063)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 76,134 miles
- Test number
- 574378810106
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre.
Pass61,071 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 61,071 miles
- Test number
- 461337448400
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail61,071 miles (+13,491)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,071 miles
- Test number
- 513277448357
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass47,580 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,580 miles
- Test number
- 732673807368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,561 miles
- Test number
- 310208097479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VAH
- Does LX54 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 VAH expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VAH?
- The MOT on LX54 VAH expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 VAH done?
- LX54 VAH was recorded at 125,775 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VAH has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VAH 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 LX54 VAH find?
- LX54 VAH passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
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