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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LA55 WXZMOT history

LA55 WXZ is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LA55 WXZ grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,490 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WXZ was last recorded at 156,490 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,411 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,079 miles
Average per year
7,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,490 miles
  • 2025 – 149,411 miles
  • 2024 – 132,217 miles
  • 2022 – 122,659 miles
  • 2021 – 109,797 miles
  • 2020 – 107,557 miles
  • 2019 – 104,256 miles
  • 2018 – 99,136 miles
  • 2017 – 86,918 miles
  • 2016 – 79,129 miles
  • 2015 – 70,049 miles
  • 2014 – 62,150 miles
  • 2012 – 55,849 miles
  • 2011 – 49,145 miles
  • 2010 – 39,762 miles
  • 2009 – 26,087 miles
  • 2008 – 17,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,490 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,490 miles (+7,079)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,490 miles
    Test number
    683665610333
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,411 miles (+17,194)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,411 miles
    Test number
    794729926760
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,217 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,217 miles
    Test number
    276046390030
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,217 miles (+9,558)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,217 miles
    Test number
    684707408488
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,659 miles (+12,862)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    977603893323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,797 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,797 miles
    Test number
    920537028231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    715142404457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,557 miles (+3,301)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    477188681378
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass104,256 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,256 miles
    Test number
    961272617953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,136 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    301441967966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    660292122390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,918 miles (+7,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    376671997265
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass79,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    951914117628
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail79,129 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    230117881694
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail79,129 miles (+9,080)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    642452592423
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,049 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    559133945037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail70,049 miles (+7,899)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    906103045048
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail62,150 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    139958524446
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass62,150 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    277948824085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,849 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    195518342356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,792 miles (+6,647)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    546402342325
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass49,145 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    465262461390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    452269520311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,762 miles (+2,600)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    913349820391
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass37,162 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    720403740256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,087 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,087 miles
    Test number
    604179869239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,340 miles
    Test number
    611572268266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WXZ

Does LA55 WXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WXZ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WXZ?
The MOT on LA55 WXZ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 WXZ done?
LA55 WXZ was recorded at 156,490 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,768 miles a year.
Has LA55 WXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WXZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 WXZ 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 WXZ find?
LA55 WXZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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