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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 YTHMOT history

LB05 YTH is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
134,874 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YTH was last recorded at 134,874 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,873 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,874 miles
  • 2024 – 134,873 miles
  • 2023 – 118,919 miles
  • 2022 – 103,534 miles
  • 2021 – 90,566 miles
  • 2020 – 77,345 miles
  • 2019 – 70,169 miles
  • 2018 – 62,971 miles
  • 2017 – 58,599 miles
  • 2016 – 54,354 miles
  • 2015 – 49,949 miles
  • 2014 – 45,411 miles
  • 2013 – 41,583 miles
  • 2012 – 36,895 miles
  • 2011 – 29,905 miles
  • 2010 – 24,977 miles
  • 2009 – 19,762 miles
  • 2008 – 15,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,874 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,874 miles (+1)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,874 miles
    Test number
    654271726882
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,873 miles (+15,954)3 dangerous7 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,873 miles
    Test number
    159345638345
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,919 miles (+15,385)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    492782044002
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,534 miles (+532)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,534 miles
    Test number
    476663241261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Fail103,002 miles (+12,436)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    639709067997
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,566 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,566 miles
    Test number
    662618019438
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,555 miles (+13,210)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,555 miles
    Test number
    187320820386
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,345 miles (+7,176)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    242798826062
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,169 miles (+37)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    602516583347
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,132 miles (+7,161)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    302191399957
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,971 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    403774908097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,599 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    873980521579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,354 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    964342715014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,949 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    120981211906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,411 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    799395474205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,583 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    339956853447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,895 miles (+6,990)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    959870852201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage.

  18. Pass29,905 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    596506611212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    673141110271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Fail24,977 miles (+5,215)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    451560410231
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass19,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,762 miles
    Test number
    831489689196
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail19,762 miles (+3,999)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,762 miles
    Test number
    942579189141
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass15,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,763 miles
    Test number
    272069898461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 YTH

Does LB05 YTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YTH expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YTH?
The MOT on LB05 YTH expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YTH done?
LB05 YTH was recorded at 134,874 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 7,217 miles a year.
Has LB05 YTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YTH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 YTH 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 YTH find?
LB05 YTH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 1 more.

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