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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LA55 XBEMOT history

LA55 XBE is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 162,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

LA55 XBE green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
162,777 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XBE was last recorded at 162,777 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 16,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,402 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
16,375 miles
Average per year
6,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,777 miles
  • 2021 – 146,402 miles
  • 2019 – 145,821 miles
  • 2017 – 131,515 miles
  • 2016 – 122,886 miles
  • 2015 – 109,783 miles
  • 2014 – 104,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,777 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,777 miles (+16,375)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,777 miles
    Test number
    979628770883
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,402 miles (+581)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,402 miles
    Test number
    217819659400
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass145,821 miles (+14,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    434206240506
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass131,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,515 miles
    Test number
    387474027604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  5. Fail131,515 miles (+8,629)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,515 miles
    Test number
    320256292863
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  6. Pass122,886 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,886 miles
    Test number
    560314192988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,783 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,783 miles
    Test number
    945926585025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,021 miles
    Test number
    388673984042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,338 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    167,338 km
    Test number
    988166674074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XBE

Does LA55 XBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XBE expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XBE?
The MOT on LA55 XBE expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XBE done?
LA55 XBE was recorded at 162,777 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
Has LA55 XBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XBE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LA55 XBE 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 XBE find?
LA55 XBE passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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