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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 RXSMOT history

LB55 RXS is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,736 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 RXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 RXS was last recorded at 167,736 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,736 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,736 miles
  • 2024 – 158,458 miles
  • 2023 – 157,703 miles
  • 2021 – 157,247 miles
  • 2020 – 155,643 miles
  • 2019 – 151,405 miles
  • 2017 – 147,238 miles
  • 2016 – 140,352 miles
  • 2015 – 130,602 miles
  • 2014 – 118,850 miles
  • 2013 – 112,647 miles
  • 2012 – 99,362 miles
  • 2011 – 99,260 miles
  • 2010 – 84,923 miles
  • 2009 – 71,166 miles
  • 2008 – 49,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,736 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Has Slight Play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,736 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,736 miles
    Test number
    912511381531
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,736 miles (+9,278)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,736 miles
    Test number
    859349317890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,458 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    209316534296
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,458 miles (+755)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    682220217857
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass157,703 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,703 miles
    Test number
    770866018856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail157,701 miles (+454)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,701 miles
    Test number
    684556430272
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,247 miles (+1,604)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    157,247 miles
    Test number
    783493056135
    • AdvisoryCentral Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & Rear Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & Rear Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside - Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,643 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    155,643 miles
    Test number
    966142336817
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Has Slight Play

  9. Fail155,643 miles (+4,238)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,643 miles
    Test number
    617865383430
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Halo - Special Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Has Slight Play

  10. Pass151,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,405 miles
    Test number
    792557387920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail151,405 miles (+4,167)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,405 miles
    Test number
    155334434925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass147,238 miles (+6,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    503129083593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass140,352 miles (+9,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,352 miles
    Test number
    459657439695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass130,602 miles (+11,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,602 miles
    Test number
    555210572774
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  15. Pass118,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    965576954398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail118,850 miles (+6,203)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    626031354321
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass112,647 miles (+13,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,647 miles
    Test number
    776107643382
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass99,362 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    447805242491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,260 miles (+14,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    676160151353
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  20. Pass84,923 miles (+13,757)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    762275240380
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted and worn
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted

  21. Pass71,166 miles (+21,363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    492885749413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,803 miles
    Test number
    571757248345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 RXS

Does LB55 RXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 RXS is valid until 14 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 RXS?
The MOT on LB55 RXS is valid until 14 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 RXS done?
LB55 RXS was recorded at 167,736 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 7,003 miles a year.
Has LB55 RXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 RXS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 RXS 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 RXS find?
LB55 RXS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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