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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

X5 LBJMOT history

X5 LBJ is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

X5 LBJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,851 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 LBJ was last recorded at 137,851 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,543 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,308 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,851 miles
  • 2025 – 136,543 miles
  • 2024 – 134,770 miles
  • 2022 – 129,748 miles
  • 2021 – 126,749 miles
  • 2020 – 125,345 miles
  • 2019 – 120,619 miles
  • 2017 – 109,485 miles
  • 2016 – 107,512 miles
  • 2015 – 102,074 miles
  • 2014 – 96,296 miles
  • 2013 – 82,705 miles
  • 2012 – 57,827 miles
  • 2010 – 53,531 miles
  • 2009 – 45,199 miles
  • 2008 – 39,306 miles
  • 2007 – 34,940 miles
  • 2006 – 26,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,851 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,851 miles (+1,308)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,851 miles
    Test number
    407194541160
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass136,543 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,543 miles
    Test number
    269407799607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    580210327198
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged both

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775402803367
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged both

  5. Pass129,748 miles (+2,999)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,748 miles
    Test number
    373568569646
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass126,749 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,749 miles
    Test number
    682133330522
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe where it connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail126,749 miles (+1,404)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,749 miles
    Test number
    783193991723
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both head lamps . Possible polish may rectify image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working Have tried a bulb but fault is in the lamp unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged partially defective door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe where it connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass125,345 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,345 miles
    Test number
    449873375181
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail125,294 miles (+4,675)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,294 miles
    Test number
    936071040624
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm. Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm. Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass120,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,619 miles
    Test number
    397658288738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail120,619 miles (+11,134)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,619 miles
    Test number
    399159598112
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass109,485 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,485 miles
    Test number
    755703724279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  13. Fail109,463 miles (+1,951)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    358653367855
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  14. Pass107,512 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    600633268314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail107,421 miles (+5,347)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    153532206021
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass102,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    638951485115
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail102,074 miles (+5,778)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    728051085176
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail96,296 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    177697674150
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass96,296 miles (+13,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    945037174105
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass82,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    938489363184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail82,705 miles (+24,878)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    178679363123
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass57,827 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,827 miles
    Test number
    347375242034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    285442712038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,682 miles (+4,151)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    129352112028
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass53,531 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    822129940373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,751 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,751 miles
    Test number
    104564310028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,199 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    740329119051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,306 miles (+4,366)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    350316218056
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads slightly low
    • NoteRear regestration plate discolouring slightly

  29. Pass34,940 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,940 miles
    Test number
    732137137064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,683 miles
    Test number
    520718136090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 LBJ

Does X5 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 LBJ is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 LBJ?
The MOT on X5 LBJ is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 LBJ done?
X5 LBJ was recorded at 137,851 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has X5 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 LBJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X5 LBJ 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 X5 LBJ find?
X5 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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