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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X5 LXMMOT history

X5 LXM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 240,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

X5 LXM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
240,555 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 LXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 LXM was last recorded at 240,555 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,637 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,918 miles
Average per year
13,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,555 miles
  • 2025 – 236,637 miles
  • 2024 – 235,400 miles
  • 2023 – 234,175 miles
  • 2022 – 227,993 miles
  • 2021 – 217,421 miles
  • 2020 – 209,455 miles
  • 2019 – 198,075 miles
  • 2018 – 182,172 miles
  • 2017 – 165,774 miles
  • 2016 – 146,148 miles
  • 2015 – 129,622 miles
  • 2014 – 111,909 miles
  • 2013 – 90,676 miles
  • 2012 – 70,777 miles
  • 2011 – 43,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,555 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoost hose to inlet manifold has a split in it
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,555 miles (+3,918)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    240,555 miles
    Test number
    450932881099
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoost hose to inlet manifold has a split in it
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass236,637 miles (+1,237)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    236,637 miles
    Test number
    826766499300
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass235,400 miles (+1,225)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    235,400 miles
    Test number
    491798943578
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight wear inside edges

  4. Pass234,175 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    234,175 miles
    Test number
    251597516463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass227,993 miles (+10,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    227,993 miles
    Test number
    103417934655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges center on 4.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre has wear to edges center on 4.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass217,421 miles (+7,966)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    217,421 miles
    Test number
    158765919658
    • DangerousRear 3 rear inertia seat belts do not lock when pulled
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass209,455 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    209,455 miles
    Test number
    377137156952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,075 miles (+15,903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    198,075 miles
    Test number
    592889798742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    182,172 miles
    Test number
    488138392642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,172 miles (+16,398)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,172 miles
    Test number
    296759422372
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

  11. Pass165,774 miles (+19,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,774 miles
    Test number
    588662060522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,148 miles (+16,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,148 miles
    Test number
    477921961206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,622 miles (+17,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,622 miles
    Test number
    219315775000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,909 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,909 miles
    Test number
    525379474055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,447 miles (+20,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    437424574057
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,676 miles (+19,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    216028663097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    278787072048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,777 miles (+27,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    235487772012
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass43,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    368512951035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,355 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    718822751070
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about X5 LXM

Does X5 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 LXM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 LXM?
The MOT on X5 LXM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 LXM done?
X5 LXM was recorded at 240,555 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 13,175 miles a year.
Has X5 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 LXM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on X5 LXM 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 LXM find?
X5 LXM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower joint dust cover; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy, and 3 more.

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