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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB05 XAUMOT history

LB05 XAU is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 189,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,443 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XAU
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
18 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XAU was last recorded at 189,443 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2012: 57,766 miles, lower than 60,636 miles on 27 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,404 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
9,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,443 miles
  • 2025 – 186,404 miles
  • 2024 – 181,066 miles
  • 2023 – 175,183 miles
  • 2022 – 168,056 miles
  • 2020 – 157,844 miles
  • 2019 – 151,796 miles
  • 2018 – 139,201 miles
  • 2017 – 122,320 miles
  • 2016 – 111,645 miles
  • 2015 – 92,446 miles
  • 2014 – 75,875 miles
  • 2013 – 67,046 miles
  • 2012 – 57,769 miles
  • 2011 – 60,636 miles
  • 2010 – 38,606 miles
  • 2009 – 32,522 miles
  • 2008 – 25,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,443 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,443 miles
    Test number
    123542069637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail189,443 miles (+3,039)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,443 miles
    Test number
    603398773532
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass186,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,404 miles
    Test number
    595540135355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail186,404 miles (+5,338)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,404 miles
    Test number
    253974314536
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass181,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,066 miles
    Test number
    747112522104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,065 miles (+5,882)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,065 miles
    Test number
    450061762393
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,183 miles
    Test number
    673117347670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,180 miles (+7,124)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,180 miles
    Test number
    982687739184
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,056 miles
    Test number
    177651901975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,056 miles (+10,212)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,056 miles
    Test number
    651683987720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,844 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    846958613727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,796 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,796 miles
    Test number
    619261007765
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail151,796 miles (+12,595)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,796 miles
    Test number
    376653703415
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass139,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    312259858913
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail139,201 miles (+16,881)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    223809855396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass122,320 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,320 miles
    Test number
    770872033953
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres loosing shape on inside edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  17. Fail122,320 miles (+10,675)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,320 miles
    Test number
    274005373184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres loosing shape on inside edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  18. Pass111,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    327145734923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,645 miles (+19,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    220145373278
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass92,446 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    219416548316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,438 miles (+16,563)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,438 miles
    Test number
    864502767621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,875 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,875 miles
    Test number
    228852584415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,046 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    126612383101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail67,044 miles (+9,275)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    947637073156
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,769 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    218046082122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,766 miles (-2,870)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    129829672105
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass60,636 miles (+22,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,636 miles
    Test number
    399848871137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,606 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,606 miles
    Test number
    173504870120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    281770179459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,522 miles (+7,490)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    874620779147
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass25,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    414325888186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XAU

Does LB05 XAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XAU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XAU?
The MOT on LB05 XAU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XAU done?
LB05 XAU was recorded at 189,443 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,269 miles a year.
Has LB05 XAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XAU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 XAU find?
LB05 XAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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