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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

X5 LFEMOT history

X5 LFE is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 21 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

X5 LFE silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
145,023 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 LFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 LFE was last recorded at 145,023 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,023 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,023 miles
  • 2022 – 141,212 miles
  • 2019 – 137,412 miles
  • 2018 – 130,962 miles
  • 2017 – 128,064 miles
  • 2016 – 123,870 miles
  • 2015 – 118,826 miles
  • 2014 – 114,272 miles
  • 2013 – 110,226 miles
  • 2012 – 103,246 miles
  • 2011 – 100,388 miles
  • 2010 – 94,208 miles
  • 2009 – 84,613 miles
  • 2007 – 73,100 miles
  • 2006 – 64,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    902234915201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. FailMileage not read4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    939490677288
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass145,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,023 miles
    Test number
    888538962793
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  4. Fail145,023 miles (+3,811)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,023 miles
    Test number
    897711536366
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  5. Pass141,212 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,212 miles
    Test number
    394576251189
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps discolouring
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  6. Fail141,212 miles (+3,800)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,212 miles
    Test number
    816352713329
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slight discolouring
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass137,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,412 miles
    Test number
    739470251518
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail137,412 miles (+6,450)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,412 miles
    Test number
    451858577945
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass130,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,962 miles
    Test number
    568416365556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail130,962 miles (+2,898)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,962 miles
    Test number
    683740893275
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass128,064 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,064 miles
    Test number
    451675138437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,870 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    997078993346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass118,826 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,826 miles
    Test number
    812216714745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,272 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    379646324222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,226 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    427353783145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail110,226 miles (+6,980)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    995652183121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass103,246 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,246 miles
    Test number
    457794822172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,388 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    966364321150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,208 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    193018140078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,613 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,613 miles
    Test number
    211483149014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    233263847213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,100 miles (+8,308)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    484403247262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass64,792 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    673723126100
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside wingmirror cover missing

Questions about X5 LFE

Does X5 LFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 LFE expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 LFE?
The MOT on X5 LFE expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 LFE done?
X5 LFE was recorded at 145,023 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 4,778 miles a year.
Has X5 LFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 LFE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 LFE 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 LFE find?
X5 LFE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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