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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L55 LTFMOT history

L55 LTF is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

L55 LTF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2026
Mileage
177,605 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LTF was last recorded at 177,605 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2018: 124,093 miles, lower than 124,921 miles on 21 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,023 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
9,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,605 miles
  • 2024 – 160,434 miles
  • 2023 – 148,514 miles
  • 2022 – 146,627 miles
  • 2021 – 144,052 miles
  • 2020 – 137,342 miles
  • 2019 – 130,831 miles
  • 2018 – 124,093 miles
  • 2017 – 117,439 miles
  • 2016 – 115,060 miles
  • 2015 – 107,010 miles
  • 2014 – 92,315 miles
  • 2013 – 83,059 miles
  • 2012 – 78,029 miles
  • 2011 – 67,015 miles
  • 2010 – 54,940 miles
  • 2009 – 40,732 miles
  • 2008 – 25,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Number plate lamp faulty / flickering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,605 miles (+1,582)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,605 miles
    Test number
    714678725409
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail176,023 miles (+15,589)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,023 miles
    Test number
    923818413476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass160,434 miles (+11,920)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    995897020513
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,514 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,514 miles
    Test number
    138889885345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,627 miles
    Test number
    295773256875
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,627 miles (+2,575)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,627 miles
    Test number
    269400815803
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,052 miles
    Test number
    134223168123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,052 miles (+6,710)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,052 miles
    Test number
    873744200265
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,342 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,342 miles
    Test number
    843105443819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate lamp faulty / flickering

  10. Fail137,333 miles (+6,502)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,333 miles
    Test number
    284259424183
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate lamp faulty / flickering

  11. Pass130,831 miles (+6,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,831 miles
    Test number
    895896993127
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / undertrays fitted

  12. Pass124,093 miles (-828)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,093 miles
    Test number
    401856083997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,921 miles (+7,482)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    175705780842
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass117,439 miles (+2,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,439 miles
    Test number
    340045127981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn and surface cracks in tyre (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass115,060 miles (+8,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    352892485729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass107,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    825971695158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,010 miles (+1,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    948850685115
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    775455225176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail105,741 miles (+13,426)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    927005625130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,315 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    337073444092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail92,307 miles (+9,248)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    279372244095
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass83,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    268758573027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,059 miles (+5,030)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    697958673053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass78,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    867481472115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,029 miles (+11,014)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    138905262187
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass67,015 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    307759471195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Fail67,010 miles (+12,070)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    396649071151
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass54,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    681723280168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,940 miles (+14,208)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    632653780174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass40,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    603681889166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail40,732 miles (+15,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    291831089111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  32. Pass25,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    220779778463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LTF

Does L55 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 LTF expired on 12 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 LTF?
The MOT on L55 LTF expired on 12 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 LTF done?
L55 LTF was recorded at 177,605 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 9,051 miles a year.
Has L55 LTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LTF has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 LTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 LTF find?
L55 LTF passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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