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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,398 cc

LA55 LKNMOT history

LA55 LKN is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LA55 LKN black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,453 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LKN was last recorded at 98,453 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,539 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,914 miles
Average per year
4,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,453 miles
  • 2025 – 94,539 miles
  • 2024 – 90,838 miles
  • 2023 – 82,576 miles
  • 2022 – 77,641 miles
  • 2021 – 73,148 miles
  • 2020 – 68,535 miles
  • 2019 – 63,795 miles
  • 2018 – 58,618 miles
  • 2017 – 54,384 miles
  • 2016 – 49,412 miles
  • 2015 – 39,014 miles
  • 2014 – 37,326 miles
  • 2013 – 32,722 miles
  • 2012 – 29,646 miles
  • 2011 – 25,519 miles
  • 2010 – 23,160 miles
  • 2009 – 17,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,453 miles (+3,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    824805396393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    527734199502
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail94,539 miles (+3,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    756742031052
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,838 miles (+8,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    477983369943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,576 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    206128237584
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail82,576 miles (+4,935)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    975360030878
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass77,641 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    901341138624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    458345301801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge

  9. Fail73,148 miles (+4,613)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    438690970581
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge

  10. Pass68,535 miles (+4,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    225073809516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass63,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,795 miles
    Test number
    589715095438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  12. Fail63,795 miles (+5,177)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,795 miles
    Test number
    670992239771
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  13. Pass58,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    632017084254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,618 miles (+4,234)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    942919093802
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass54,384 miles (+4,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    192142565054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  16. Pass49,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    751492660530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail49,412 miles (+10,398)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    743616256509
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,014 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    447413745052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,011 miles (+1,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    685220145034
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass37,326 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    686814214080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass32,722 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    388402333022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,646 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    456452732091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,519 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,519 miles
    Test number
    569461331026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,160 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    583254130027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,774 miles
    Test number
    561226599072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LKN

Does LA55 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 LKN is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LKN?
The MOT on LA55 LKN is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 LKN done?
LA55 LKN was recorded at 98,453 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
Has LA55 LKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LKN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 LKN 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 LA55 LKN find?
LA55 LKN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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