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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

X5 LJNMOT history

X5 LJN is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

X5 LJN blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,399 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 LJN was last recorded at 107,399 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,888 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,511 miles
Average per year
2,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,399 miles
  • 2025 – 104,888 miles
  • 2024 – 102,223 miles
  • 2023 – 99,636 miles
  • 2022 – 97,701 miles
  • 2021 – 95,172 miles
  • 2020 – 92,875 miles
  • 2019 – 90,353 miles
  • 2017 – 90,086 miles
  • 2016 – 88,226 miles
  • 2015 – 82,453 miles
  • 2014 – 82,302 miles
  • 2012 – 77,546 miles
  • 2010 – 76,712 miles
  • 2009 – 74,752 miles
  • 2008 – 74,646 miles
  • 2007 – 69,377 miles
  • 2006 – 58,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,399 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • All four tyres starting to spit on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,399 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    829638974374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,888 miles (+2,665)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,888 miles
    Test number
    584115743132
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,223 miles (+2,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    436808596274
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirement only just met

  4. Pass99,636 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    510449807253
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,622 miles (+1,921)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    768826361706
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked, arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn as marked, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked, arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,701 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    893772608170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,172 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    821170695245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    510796237868
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance requirement only just met

  9. Fail92,875 miles (+2,522)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    764609736123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance requirement only just met

  10. Pass90,353 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    375692879901
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,351 miles (+265)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,351 miles
    Test number
    199292149532
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe attached to top suspension arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe attached to top suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,086 miles (+37)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    899874286357
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail90,049 miles (+1,823)3 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    237721757658
    • DangerousNearside Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet catch (6.4.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking Flexi hose (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust nuts corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly inercure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,226 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    419770792141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,453 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    672623149503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to spit on side wall

  16. Fail82,450 miles (+148)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,450 miles
    Test number
    249782414261
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to spit on side wall

  17. Pass82,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    225664444029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail82,302 miles (+4,756)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    135332444094
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    815418202397
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail77,546 miles (+834)3 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    875317502330
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass76,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    323768810431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,712 miles (+1,960)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    384658910275
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass74,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    632259019278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,752 miles (+106)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    981399619258
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  25. Pass74,646 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    163674118249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,546 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,546 miles
    Test number
    322925318199
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  27. Pass74,546 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,546 miles
    Test number
    384725818145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,377 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    273101627409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    271784776177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 LJN

Does X5 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 LJN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 LJN?
The MOT on X5 LJN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 LJN done?
X5 LJN was recorded at 107,399 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,491 miles a year.
Has X5 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 LJN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 LJN 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 LJN find?
X5 LJN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section; oil leak, but not excessive.

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