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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

X5 LHAMOT history

X5 LHA is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 22 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

X5 LHA blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,596 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 LHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 LHA was last recorded at 83,596 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,817 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,779 miles
Average per year
3,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,596 miles
  • 2024 – 80,817 miles
  • 2023 – 76,636 miles
  • 2022 – 74,010 miles
  • 2021 – 70,725 miles
  • 2020 – 69,194 miles
  • 2019 – 69,026 miles
  • 2018 – 67,246 miles
  • 2016 – 62,270 miles
  • 2015 – 62,162 miles
  • 2014 – 58,605 miles
  • 2013 – 56,950 miles
  • 2012 – 54,218 miles
  • 2011 – 51,888 miles
  • 2010 – 49,265 miles
  • 2009 – 42,289 miles
  • 2008 – 36,263 miles
  • 2007 – 30,208 miles
  • 2006 – 24,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,596 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS 255/50R19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,596 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    913826980503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,817 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    179730554359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,636 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,636 miles
    Test number
    966025908702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,010 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    663836912307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,725 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    130460507590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass69,194 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    752607310689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass69,026 miles (+1,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    675440406462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass67,246 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    729692883329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS 255/50R19
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Fail67,246 miles (+4,976)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    584259262915
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45R19 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS 255/50R19
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass62,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    600638135721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front uneven wear to outer edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated on dash

  11. Fail62,270 miles (+108)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    520690535993
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front uneven wear to outer edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated on dash

  12. Pass62,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,162 miles
    Test number
    687225405205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail62,161 miles (+3,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    526735805292
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,605 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    798171914236
    • NoteAll front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  15. Fail58,600 miles (+1,650)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    638170614268
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  16. Pass56,950 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    156546433108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,218 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    119496232199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail54,214 miles (+2,326)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    279485332414
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass51,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    268496411139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Fail51,888 miles (+2,623)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    546376111112
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass49,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    203678110121
    • NoteSill covers and floor covers fitted.

  22. Fail49,265 miles (+145)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    730748810161
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSill covers and floor covers fitted.

  23. Fail49,120 miles (+6,831)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    293604810407
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass42,289 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    714606099000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,263 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    791069498081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,255 miles (+6,047)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    913888898024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass30,208 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    882772107121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,126 miles
    Test number
    430744776037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 LHA

Does X5 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 LHA is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 LHA?
The MOT on X5 LHA is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 LHA done?
X5 LHA was recorded at 83,596 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,007 miles a year.
Has X5 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 LHA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2018.
Has the mileage on X5 LHA 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 LHA find?
X5 LHA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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