BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LX54 VCEMOT history
LX54 VCE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 172,390 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 23 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,844 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VCE
- 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
- 24 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VCE was last recorded at 172,390 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,247 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 143 miles
- Average per year
- 7,844 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,390 miles
- 2025 – 163,049 miles
- 2024 – 158,598 miles
- 2023 – 150,622 miles
- 2022 – 144,598 miles
- 2021 – 141,103 miles
- 2020 – 137,366 miles
- 2019 – 124,849 miles
- 2018 – 113,121 miles
- 2017 – 110,804 miles
- 2016 – 105,250 miles
- 2015 – 103,406 miles
- 2014 – 79,968 miles
- 2013 – 75,423 miles
- 2012 – 65,493 miles
- 2011 – 56,307 miles
- 2010 – 45,237 miles
- 2009 – 37,143 miles
- 2008 – 28,710 miles
- 2007 – 21,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,390 miles
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,390 miles (+143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 172,390 miles
- Test number
- 863333525945
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,247 miles (+9,198)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,247 miles
- Test number
- 623500218717
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass163,049 miles (+4,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 163,049 miles
- Test number
- 947010850851
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass158,598 miles (+7,976)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 158,598 miles
- Test number
- 211354317812
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass150,622 miles (+6,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 150,622 miles
- Test number
- 968534701234
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,598 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 144,598 miles
- Test number
- 953896625722
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail144,598 miles (+3,495)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,598 miles
- Test number
- 226972337841
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,103 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 141,103 miles
- Test number
- 416159784148
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail141,103 miles (+3,737)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,103 miles
- Test number
- 686008064954
- Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass137,366 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 137,366 miles
- Test number
- 897872476309
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,366 miles (+12,517)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,366 miles
- Test number
- 674930098969
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 124,849 miles
- Test number
- 899976724979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,849 miles (+11,728)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,849 miles
- Test number
- 877131834130
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,121 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 113,121 miles
- Test number
- 911157543013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,804 miles (+5,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 110,804 miles
- Test number
- 596581061904
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward arm (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward arm (2.5.B.2b)
Pass105,250 miles (+1,844)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,250 miles
- Test number
- 647792088296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,406 miles (+23,438)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 103,406 miles
- Test number
- 737323505173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 79,968 miles
- Test number
- 766253464076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,968 miles (+4,545)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,968 miles
- Test number
- 898842864025
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,423 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 647409313212
- DangerousOil leak
Fail75,423 miles (+9,930)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 789059513201
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,493 miles (+9,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 65,493 miles
- Test number
- 498184612212
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 56,307 miles
- Test number
- 767603421295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,305 miles (+11,068)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,305 miles
- Test number
- 397563121270
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass45,237 miles (+8,094)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 45,237 miles
- Test number
- 851043720251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass37,143 miles (+1,383)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 37,143 miles
- Test number
- 933152629271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,760 miles (+7,050)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,760 miles
- Test number
- 844441849181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,710 miles (+599)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 28,710 miles
- Test number
- 940440148196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,111 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 28,111 miles
- Test number
- 662272808100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,108 miles (+6,219)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 28,108 miles
- Test number
- 872340208101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 21,889 miles
- Test number
- 234992447417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VCE
- Does LX54 VCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VCE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VCE?
- The MOT on LX54 VCE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX54 VCE done?
- LX54 VCE was recorded at 172,390 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,844 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VCE has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VCE 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 VCE find?
- LX54 VCE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.
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