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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S50 LSRMOT history

S50 LSR is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 16 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 145,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S50 LSR grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,475 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 LSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 LSR was last recorded at 145,475 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,470 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,475 miles
  • 2025 – 140,580 miles
  • 2024 – 136,314 miles
  • 2023 – 131,584 miles
  • 2022 – 126,314 miles
  • 2021 – 122,956 miles
  • 2020 – 120,823 miles
  • 2019 – 116,335 miles
  • 2018 – 111,567 miles
  • 2017 – 107,093 miles
  • 2016 – 102,497 miles
  • 2015 – 99,604 miles
  • 2014 – 91,648 miles
  • 2013 – 84,639 miles
  • 2012 – 77,678 miles
  • 2011 – 71,052 miles
  • 2010 – 59,835 miles
  • 2009 – 51,306 miles
  • 2008 – 41,780 miles
  • 2007 – 32,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,475 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,475 miles
    Test number
    654592555826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,470 miles (+4,890)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,470 miles
    Test number
    682043365137
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    222916563334
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,580 miles (+4,266)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    685724249290
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,314 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,314 miles
    Test number
    236744658074
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,262 miles (+4,678)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,262 miles
    Test number
    717360032870
    • MajorNearside Front 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,584 miles (+5,270)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,584 miles
    Test number
    995003150622
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,314 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,314 miles
    Test number
    628133131967
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass122,956 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    447439565490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,945 miles (+2,122)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    401984848660
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,823 miles (+4,488)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    340982930655
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,335 miles
    Test number
    205086922923
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Undertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail116,335 miles (+4,768)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,335 miles
    Test number
    892643732158
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Undertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass111,567 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,567 miles
    Test number
    385358299833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,093 miles (+4,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    559857915947
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass102,497 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,497 miles
    Test number
    591640239388
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass99,604 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    567872135178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail99,604 miles (+1,088)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    476731035163
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass98,516 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    975667155003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail98,513 miles (+6,865)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,513 miles
    Test number
    686276255036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass91,648 miles (+7,009)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    205851244001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass84,639 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    449787743087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir freshner removed from mirror sticker moved on screen.mot fail if there.

  23. Fail84,639 miles (+6,961)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    678395743040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir freshner removed from mirror sticker moved on screen.mot fail if there.

  24. Pass77,678 miles (+6,626)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    906267642020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose.

  25. Pass71,052 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,052 miles
    Test number
    618209341055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose.
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/r.

  26. Fail71,052 miles (+11,217)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,052 miles
    Test number
    319297141027
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose.
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/r.

  27. Pass59,835 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    461327350036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,652 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    392703750048
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • NoteNearside rear lower sidelight not working

  29. Pass59,652 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    803553650009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,306 miles (+9,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    113163649457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass41,780 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    432192358070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    603467357043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail32,005 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,005 miles
    Test number
    134527857064
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about S50 LSR

Does S50 LSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 LSR is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 LSR?
The MOT on S50 LSR is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 LSR done?
S50 LSR was recorded at 145,475 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,884 miles a year.
Has S50 LSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 LSR has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 LSR 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 S50 LSR find?
S50 LSR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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