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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB05 FYYMOT history

LB05 FYY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,635 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FYY was last recorded at 178,635 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,158 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,477 miles
Average per year
8,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,635 miles
  • 2024 – 173,158 miles
  • 2023 – 167,154 miles
  • 2020 – 151,899 miles
  • 2019 – 147,293 miles
  • 2018 – 140,786 miles
  • 2017 – 135,592 miles
  • 2016 – 128,727 miles
  • 2015 – 121,447 miles
  • 2014 – 113,556 miles
  • 2013 – 104,802 miles
  • 2012 – 93,480 miles
  • 2011 – 79,155 miles
  • 2010 – 66,570 miles
  • 2009 – 56,086 miles
  • 2008 – 40,087 miles
  • 2007 – 33,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,635 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,635 miles (+5,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,635 miles
    Test number
    134929911821
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass173,158 miles (+6,004)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,158 miles
    Test number
    318815712363
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,154 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,154 miles
    Test number
    210450042150
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower near side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    154854790331
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206472017377
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    298851646490
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    726410806914
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass151,899 miles (+4,606)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,899 miles
    Test number
    272081469360
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass147,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,293 miles
    Test number
    111200483839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail147,293 miles (+6,507)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,293 miles
    Test number
    520687355384
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,786 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,786 miles
    Test number
    122528076636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,592 miles (+6,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,592 miles
    Test number
    726482006351
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (front lower arms) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides(upper rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,727 miles (+7,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,727 miles
    Test number
    129853489616
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Pass121,447 miles (+7,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,447 miles
    Test number
    601792100581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass113,556 miles (+8,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    539067004329
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass104,802 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    399550613364
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail104,767 miles (+11,287)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,767 miles
    Test number
    557915303316
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass93,480 miles (+14,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    545300112348
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass79,155 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    115201311351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,120 miles (+12,550)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,120 miles
    Test number
    168758001352
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass66,570 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    184164290212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,280 miles (+10,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    863907580268
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass56,086 miles (+15,999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,086 miles
    Test number
    512438009347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,087 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    874051718201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,902 miles
    Test number
    131423327396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FYY

Does LB05 FYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FYY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FYY?
The MOT on LB05 FYY is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FYY done?
LB05 FYY was recorded at 178,635 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
Has LB05 FYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FYY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 FYY 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 LB05 FYY find?
LB05 FYY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/50/19.

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