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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L55 CDYMOT history

L55 CDY is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L55 CDY grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
206,365 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 CDY
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 CDY was last recorded at 206,365 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,182 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,183 miles
Average per year
10,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,365 miles
  • 2025 – 205,182 miles
  • 2024 – 200,002 miles
  • 2023 – 193,796 miles
  • 2022 – 182,876 miles
  • 2021 – 173,352 miles
  • 2020 – 155,688 miles
  • 2019 – 148,969 miles
  • 2018 – 135,989 miles
  • 2017 – 123,185 miles
  • 2016 – 109,337 miles
  • 2015 – 94,127 miles
  • 2014 – 78,330 miles
  • 2013 – 64,344 miles
  • 2012 – 53,268 miles
  • 2011 – 37,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge badly scrubbed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear reflector damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,365 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    206,365 miles
    Test number
    497943822011
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail206,365 miles (+1,183)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,365 miles
    Test number
    751823071093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass205,182 miles (+5,180)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    205,182 miles
    Test number
    307997577332
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Pass200,002 miles (+6,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    200,002 miles
    Test number
    672427972239
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass193,796 miles (+10,920)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    193,796 miles
    Test number
    179098471695
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass182,876 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,876 miles
    Test number
    303029738999
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake light on dash
  7. Fail182,874 miles (+9,522)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,874 miles
    Test number
    689351314321
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass173,352 miles (+17,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    177322438223
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR - OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass155,688 miles (+6,719)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    155,688 miles
    Test number
    290080397198
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm appears to have an nearside lower arm fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector is cracked
    • AdvisoryRear all rear brake ferules are corroding
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  10. Pass148,969 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,969 miles
    Test number
    640481331484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge badly scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear reflector damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail148,960 miles (+12,971)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,960 miles
    Test number
    401051057195
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge badly scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear reflector damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass135,989 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,989 miles
    Test number
    832165376494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,185 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    527951136090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,180 miles (+13,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,180 miles
    Test number
    178066528854
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass109,337 miles (+15,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,337 miles
    Test number
    837825081778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,127 miles (+15,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    139920055486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,330 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    156437854023
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOnly just enough water no screen
    • NoteRear tyres close to cords req replacment asap
  18. Fail78,330 miles (+13,986)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    867917654076
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOnly just enough water no screen
    • NoteRear tyres close to cords req replacment asap
  19. Pass64,344 miles (+11,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,344 miles
    Test number
    449526853071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,268 miles (+15,378)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    619260262071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,890 miles
    Test number
    607509441075
    • NoteOffside front tyre flat {run flat tyre}

Questions about L55 CDY

Does L55 CDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 CDY is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 CDY?
The MOT on L55 CDY is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 CDY done?
L55 CDY was recorded at 206,365 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 10,860 miles a year.
Has L55 CDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 CDY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 CDY 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 L55 CDY find?
L55 CDY passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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