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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB55 TFJMOT history

LB55 TFJ is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
162,675 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TFJ
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TFJ was last recorded at 162,675 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 5,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,814 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,861 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,675 miles
  • 2023 – 156,814 miles
  • 2022 – 149,947 miles
  • 2021 – 146,508 miles
  • 2020 – 142,345 miles
  • 2019 – 138,277 miles
  • 2018 – 132,202 miles
  • 2017 – 124,659 miles
  • 2016 – 116,880 miles
  • 2015 – 110,937 miles
  • 2014 – 100,710 miles
  • 2013 – 88,960 miles
  • 2012 – 77,749 miles
  • 2011 – 66,197 miles
  • 2010 – 54,768 miles
  • 2009 – 39,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,675 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,675 miles (+5,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,675 miles
    Test number
    575723232943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass156,814 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,814 miles
    Test number
    665392056589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,778 miles (+6,831)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,778 miles
    Test number
    111078264262
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Effected by dip beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,947 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,947 miles
    Test number
    421437446041
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass146,508 miles (+4,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,508 miles
    Test number
    678131419578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass142,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,345 miles
    Test number
    275901479734
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail142,345 miles (+4,068)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,345 miles
    Test number
    256394868485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass138,277 miles (+6,075)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    138,277 miles
    Test number
    953740422785
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,202 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,202 miles
    Test number
    695973135750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,659 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,659 miles
    Test number
    281133727978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,880 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    756809363438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,850 miles (+5,913)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,850 miles
    Test number
    892787608782
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,937 miles (+10,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    539068505274
    • 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)

  14. Pass100,710 miles (+11,750)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,710 miles
    Test number
    608459964159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  15. Pass88,960 miles (+28)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    965535283132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  16. Fail88,932 miles (+11,183)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,932 miles
    Test number
    389234083189
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  17. Pass77,749 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,749 miles
    Test number
    335759072153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail77,749 miles (+11,552)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,749 miles
    Test number
    858969372139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass66,197 miles (+404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    197422971183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSheilds fitted to under side of car

  20. Fail65,793 miles (+11,025)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,793 miles
    Test number
    488641261150
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSheilds fitted to under side of car

  21. Pass54,768 miles (+15,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    280955370414
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSheilds fitted to under side of car

  22. Pass39,677 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    252175829445
    • NoteFull under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Questions about LB55 TFJ

Does LB55 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TFJ expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TFJ?
The MOT on LB55 TFJ expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TFJ done?
LB55 TFJ was recorded at 162,675 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has LB55 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TFJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 TFJ 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 TFJ find?
LB55 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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