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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S16 LJRMOT history

S16 LJR is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

S16 LJR blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,453 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LJR was last recorded at 154,453 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2018: 112,936 miles, lower than 117,854 miles on 29 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,844 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
6,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,453 miles
  • 2025 – 152,844 miles
  • 2024 – 150,721 miles
  • 2023 – 144,411 miles
  • 2022 – 140,330 miles
  • 2021 – 135,039 miles
  • 2020 – 131,447 miles
  • 2019 – 127,404 miles
  • 2018 – 112,936 miles
  • 2017 – 117,854 miles
  • 2016 – 110,411 miles
  • 2015 – 99,285 miles
  • 2014 – 90,999 miles
  • 2013 – 82,608 miles
  • 2011 – 72,569 miles
  • 2010 – 67,287 miles
  • 2009 – 58,217 miles
  • 2008 – 46,962 miles
  • 2007 – 38,836 miles
  • 2006 – 30,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake only just met required brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,453 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    350789398985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,844 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,844 miles
    Test number
    349623875685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,721 miles (+6,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,721 miles
    Test number
    520949725753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,411 miles (+4,081)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    430982023177
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,330 miles (+5,291)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,330 miles
    Test number
    612244984549
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required brake effort

  6. Pass135,039 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    831069798768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,447 miles (+4,043)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    989651593841
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED BRAKE EFFORT

  8. Pass127,404 miles (+14,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,404 miles
    Test number
    715792842151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,936 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    261862135224
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  10. Fail112,936 miles (-4,918)1 dangerous7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    938300571594
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  11. Pass117,854 miles (+7,443)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,854 miles
    Test number
    406374248150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass110,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,411 miles
    Test number
    996326991101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail110,411 miles (+11,126)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,411 miles
    Test number
    210289499769
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    756762465068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail99,285 miles (+8,286)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    248208655053
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,999 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    615237854021
    • 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)

  17. Fail90,904 miles (+8,296)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,904 miles
    Test number
    375713254005
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousAdvise indicator stock broken but still able to operate indicators !!!!
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  18. Fail82,608 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    307080653060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,608 miles (+10,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    916010453056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,569 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    308458241298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    663192020351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,287 miles (+9,070)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    310302220340
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass58,217 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    490594929355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,349 miles (+10,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    123287969205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass46,962 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,962 miles
    Test number
    203824978063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    832974877096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,836 miles (+8,770)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    780384577076
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass30,066 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    613335796092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    433544556010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 LJR

Does S16 LJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 LJR is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 LJR?
The MOT on S16 LJR is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 LJR done?
S16 LJR was recorded at 154,453 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,084 miles a year.
Has S16 LJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LJR has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S16 LJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 LJR find?
S16 LJR passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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