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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 PUEMOT history

LB55 PUE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,166 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PUE
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PUE was last recorded at 147,166 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,108 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
7,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,166 miles
  • 2024 – 142,268 miles
  • 2023 – 137,326 miles
  • 2022 – 131,633 miles
  • 2021 – 126,656 miles
  • 2020 – 121,631 miles
  • 2019 – 114,250 miles
  • 2018 – 105,106 miles
  • 2017 – 98,624 miles
  • 2016 – 91,720 miles
  • 2015 – 80,756 miles
  • 2014 – 73,034 miles
  • 2013 – 65,582 miles
  • 2012 – 56,257 miles
  • 2011 – 43,106 miles
  • 2010 – 31,359 miles
  • 2009 – 18,899 miles
  • 2008 – 7,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,166 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective NS AND OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,166 miles (+58)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    865128981442
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective NS AND OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail147,108 miles (+4,840)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,108 miles
    Test number
    653309516095
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective NS AND OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass142,268 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,268 miles
    Test number
    735318696842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,266 miles (+4,940)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,266 miles
    Test number
    527613089045
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,326 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,326 miles
    Test number
    894525880858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,314 miles (+5,681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,314 miles
    Test number
    728731381536
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass131,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    172335158821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,632 miles (+4,976)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    763248043294
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))

  9. Pass126,656 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    347650603051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,648 miles (+5,017)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,648 miles
    Test number
    454666116883
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    847937852263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,631 miles (+7,381)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    779557556310
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,250 miles (+9,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,250 miles
    Test number
    716860564401
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum 16%

  14. Pass105,106 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,106 miles
    Test number
    388249455961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail105,083 miles (+6,459)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    748725298109
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass98,624 miles (+6,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    595304165378
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass91,720 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    783332714529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,719 miles (+5,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    238599694423
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass86,519 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    812646093131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,500 miles (+5,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    937455501078
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Fail80,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    529409745058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass80,756 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    927149945033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,034 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    138913444081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,582 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    918433853024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,542 miles (+9,285)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    895621353093
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass56,257 miles (+13,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    816544952080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass43,106 miles (+11,747)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    799693551095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,359 miles (+12,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    170397550472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass18,899 miles (+11,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,899 miles
    Test number
    822889049075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass7,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    7,811 miles
    Test number
    512099358097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PUE

Does LB55 PUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PUE is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PUE?
The MOT on LB55 PUE is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PUE done?
LB55 PUE was recorded at 147,166 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,860 miles a year.
Has LB55 PUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PUE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 PUE 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 PUE find?
LB55 PUE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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