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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L55 WJBMOT history

L55 WJB is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L55 WJB black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,143 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WJB was last recorded at 139,143 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 8,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,107 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,036 miles
Average per year
8,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,143 miles
  • 2024 – 131,107 miles
  • 2023 – 123,263 miles
  • 2022 – 115,917 miles
  • 2021 – 107,471 miles
  • 2020 – 99,536 miles
  • 2019 – 90,357 miles
  • 2018 – 80,598 miles
  • 2017 – 70,516 miles
  • 2016 – 59,004 miles
  • 2015 – 51,805 miles
  • 2014 – 46,962 miles
  • 2013 – 39,797 miles
  • 2012 – 27,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,143 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front back plate loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,143 miles (+8,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,143 miles
    Test number
    860994846006
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,107 miles (+7,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,107 miles
    Test number
    459842543983
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass123,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    699511096693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail123,263 miles (+7,346)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    791266014925
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,917 miles (+8,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,917 miles
    Test number
    441078951621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backplate loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass107,471 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,471 miles
    Test number
    329556139616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    206580683374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,714 miles (+6,178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    495434805284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass99,536 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,536 miles
    Test number
    688577886120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,357 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    127354803760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,598 miles (+10,082)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    567586877472
    • Advisory3rd Row Seats stowed away.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. Close to Chords. (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass70,516 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    304238356727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail70,267 miles (+11,263)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    424602547945
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass59,004 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    584096525983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail58,955 miles (+7,150)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    627232707479
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass51,805 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    369484155027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass46,962 miles (+7,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,962 miles
    Test number
    336385654065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass39,797 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    329367443076
    • NoteChild seat not allowing inspection of rear-most o/s/ seatbelt.(7 seater)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail39,797 miles (+12,000)1 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    598946843099
    • DangerousN/S/R tyre very worn on inner shoulder.
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat not allowing inspection of rear-most o/s/ seatbelt.(7 seater)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass27,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,797 miles
    Test number
    639430262043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WJB

Does L55 WJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WJB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 WJB?
The MOT on L55 WJB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WJB done?
L55 WJB was recorded at 139,143 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
Has L55 WJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WJB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 WJB 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 WJB find?
L55 WJB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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