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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 PZAMOT history

LB55 PZA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 268,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
268,121 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PZA
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
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PZA was last recorded at 268,121 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,622 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
14,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 268,121 miles
  • 2021 – 260,526 miles
  • 2020 – 256,973 miles
  • 2019 – 233,581 miles
  • 2018 – 207,806 miles
  • 2017 – 180,062 miles
  • 2016 – 158,349 miles
  • 2015 – 135,185 miles
  • 2014 – 112,610 miles
  • 2013 – 97,947 miles
  • 2012 – 93,217 miles
  • 2011 – 88,714 miles
  • 2010 – 84,210 miles
  • 2009 – 78,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted throughoutRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Various undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both main runs (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,121 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    268,121 miles
    Test number
    451795463613
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted throughout

  2. Fail268,121 miles (+499)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,121 miles
    Test number
    756435686862
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted throughout

  3. Fail267,622 miles (+7,096)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,622 miles
    Test number
    786501579567
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s lenses are weathering but beam pattern is still discernible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted throughout

  4. Pass260,526 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    260,526 miles
    Test number
    800343525387
    • AdvisoryVarious undertrays fitted

  5. Fail260,509 miles (+3,536)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,509 miles
    Test number
    974149945741
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious undertrays fitted

  6. Pass256,973 miles (+23,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    256,973 miles
    Test number
    177106209348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass233,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    233,581 miles
    Test number
    213787951171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail233,225 miles (+25,419)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,225 miles
    Test number
    959467622936
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass207,806 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    207,806 miles
    Test number
    132903669146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main runs (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  10. Fail207,799 miles (+27,737)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,799 miles
    Test number
    624630540677
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main runs (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  11. Pass180,062 miles (+21,713)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,062 miles
    Test number
    278522188591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just reached braking effort requirements.

  12. Pass158,349 miles (+23,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,349 miles
    Test number
    916548624511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass135,185 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,185 miles
    Test number
    676625765062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot has slight seepage of grease
    • NoteOffside front brake caliper anti-rattle clip missing

  14. Fail135,184 miles (+22,574)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    136175065406
    • FailureOffside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot has slight seepage of grease
    • NoteOffside front brake caliper anti-rattle clip missing

  15. Pass112,610 miles (+14,663)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    316617254063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

  16. Pass97,947 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    765649233069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,217 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    136020012443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,714 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    158628701077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,210 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    273092900084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,099 miles
    Test number
    292599909093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 PZA

Does LB55 PZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PZA expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PZA?
The MOT on LB55 PZA expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PZA done?
LB55 PZA was recorded at 268,121 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 14,358 miles a year.
Has LB55 PZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PZA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 PZA 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 PZA find?
LB55 PZA passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; undertray fitted throughout.

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