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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB05 LSUMOT history

LB05 LSU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,387 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LSU
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
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LSU was last recorded at 114,387 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 6,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,951 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,436 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,387 miles
  • 2024 – 107,951 miles
  • 2023 – 98,688 miles
  • 2022 – 96,151 miles
  • 2021 – 94,366 miles
  • 2019 – 92,908 miles
  • 2018 – 89,652 miles
  • 2016 – 84,170 miles
  • 2015 – 72,398 miles
  • 2013 – 58,781 miles
  • 2012 – 50,280 miles
  • 2011 – 41,399 miles
  • 2010 – 32,173 miles
  • 2009 – 25,596 miles
  • 2008 – 19,913 miles
  • 2007 – 13,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,387 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,387 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    5194329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,951 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,951 miles
    Test number
    817839376536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,187 miles (+2,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    837978361189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension very rusty

  4. Pass98,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    669878254645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,687 miles (+2,536)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    110589447009
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,151 miles (+1,785)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    732152117607
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,366 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    718778894818
    • MinorWindscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Fail94,366 miles (+1,458)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    462523413877
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass92,908 miles (+3,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,908 miles
    Test number
    690216639941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass89,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    887658859475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail89,652 miles (+3,074)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    875223142754
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass86,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    124516610673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges

  13. Fail86,578 miles (+2,408)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    936926286959
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low

  14. Pass84,170 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,170 miles
    Test number
    255234411793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,898 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    255761976297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    537399805009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,398 miles (+13,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    177269705071
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,781 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    177323323322
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail58,781 miles (+8,501)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    406622623377
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass50,280 miles (+8,881)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    617622872153
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass41,399 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,399 miles
    Test number
    958961981103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,173 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    561226670155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,596 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,596 miles
    Test number
    841751789187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,913 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,913 miles
    Test number
    253179878130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,918 miles
    Test number
    492003867111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LSU

Does LB05 LSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LSU is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LSU?
The MOT on LB05 LSU is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 LSU done?
LB05 LSU was recorded at 114,387 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has LB05 LSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LSU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 LSU 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 LSU find?
LB05 LSU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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