
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass135,989 miles (+12,804)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,989 miles
- Test number
- 832165376494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,185 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 123,185 miles
- Test number
- 527951136090
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass109,337 miles (+15,210)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 109,337 miles
- Test number
- 837825081778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,127 miles (+15,797)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,127 miles
- Test number
- 139920055486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass64,344 miles (+11,076)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 64,344 miles
- Test number
- 449526853071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,268 miles (+15,378)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,268 miles
- Test number
- 619260262071
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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