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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LA55 XFHMOT history

LA55 XFH is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 147,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LA55 XFH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
147,637 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XFH was last recorded at 147,637 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,995 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,637 miles
  • 2024 – 145,995 miles
  • 2022 – 136,094 miles
  • 2021 – 125,874 miles
  • 2020 – 120,232 miles
  • 2019 – 115,103 miles
  • 2018 – 110,062 miles
  • 2017 – 103,110 miles
  • 2016 – 97,587 miles
  • 2015 – 91,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,637 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Osr tyre wearing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,637 miles (+1,642)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,637 miles
    Test number
    793258439776
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,995 miles (+9,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,995 miles
    Test number
    933526918851
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass136,094 miles (+10,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    480480456324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,874 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,874 miles
    Test number
    521475379522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,232 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    527220502407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,103 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,103 miles
    Test number
    238804651799
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components
  7. Fail115,088 miles (+5,026)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,088 miles
    Test number
    374520042458
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components
  8. Pass110,062 miles (+6,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,062 miles
    Test number
    779989320640
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TEST ITAM
  9. Pass103,110 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    405622489150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,587 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    649461606617
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre wearing on inside edge
  11. Fail97,575 miles (+6,120)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,575 miles
    Test number
    864508788394
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  12. Pass91,455 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    616339085119
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass91,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    458938585199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,448 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    816027685180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LA55 XFH

Does LA55 XFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XFH expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XFH?
The MOT on LA55 XFH expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XFH done?
LA55 XFH was recorded at 147,637 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has LA55 XFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XFH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 XFH 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 XFH find?
LA55 XFH passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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