BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LB55 GUGMOT history
LB55 GUG is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 151,832 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 GUG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 GUG was last recorded at 151,832 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 8,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,872 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,960 miles
- Average per year
- 7,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,832 miles
- 2024 – 142,872 miles
- 2023 – 131,181 miles
- 2022 – 117,713 miles
- 2021 – 112,738 miles
- 2020 – 108,535 miles
- 2019 – 105,072 miles
- 2018 – 99,328 miles
- 2016 – 87,515 miles
- 2015 – 73,927 miles
- 2014 – 67,176 miles
- 2012 – 56,564 miles
- 2011 – 48,334 miles
- 2010 – 36,341 miles
- 2009 – 27,104 miles
- 2008 – 17,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,832 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Limited reserve travel on parking brake
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing mirror
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Windscreen has a slight score
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,832 miles (+8,960)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 151,832 miles
- Test number
- 231995463109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,872 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 142,872 miles
- Test number
- 897883701104
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,872 miles (+11,691)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,872 miles
- Test number
- 105949336433
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,181 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,181 miles
- Test number
- 814541467354
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLimited reserve travel on parking brake
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has a slight score
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Ride level sensor linkage has slight play on the top balljoint
Fail131,179 miles (+13,466)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,179 miles
- Test number
- 537193950110
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLimited reserve travel on parking brake
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has a slight score
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Ride level sensor linkage has slight play on the top balljoint
Pass117,713 miles (+4,975)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 117,713 miles
- Test number
- 215497797616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,738 miles (+4,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,738 miles
- Test number
- 690415295762
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,535 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 108,535 miles
- Test number
- 828322209475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,534 miles (+3,462)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,534 miles
- Test number
- 267518854059
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,072 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 105,072 miles
- Test number
- 801769251780
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,072 miles (+5,744)3 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,072 miles
- Test number
- 661555252247
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,328 miles (+11,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,328 miles
- Test number
- 494253502785
- AdvisoryHandbrake just passes mot standard
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass87,515 miles (+6,983)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,515 miles
- Test number
- 838382909789
- AdvisoryParking brake only just meets efficiency
Pass80,532 miles (+6,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,532 miles
- Test number
- 623650856258
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met required efficiency
Fail73,927 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,927 miles
- Test number
- 186648405439
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,927 miles (+6,751)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 73,927 miles
- Test number
- 439618905094
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,176 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,176 miles
- Test number
- 368499204070
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail67,176 miles (+10,612)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,176 miles
- Test number
- 117228604470
- FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,564 miles (+30)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,564 miles
- Test number
- 945589042280
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail56,534 miles (+8,200)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,534 miles
- Test number
- 888224742254
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,334 miles (+11,993)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,334 miles
- Test number
- 287238511296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,341 miles (+2,726)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,341 miles
- Test number
- 334005440245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,615 miles (+6,511)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 33,615 miles
- Test number
- 290855070095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,104 miles (+9,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,104 miles
- Test number
- 761843589049
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass17,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,872 miles
- Test number
- 190885098062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 GUG
- Does LB55 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 GUG expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 GUG?
- The MOT on LB55 GUG expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 GUG done?
- LB55 GUG was recorded at 151,832 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 7,921 miles a year.
- Has LB55 GUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 GUG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 GUG 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 LB55 GUG find?
- LB55 GUG passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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