
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc
LB55 TFZMOT history
LB55 TFZ is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,495 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 176,495 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 TFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 TFZ was last recorded at 176,495 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 20,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 156,271 miles · 5 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 20,224 miles
- Average per year
- 9,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 176,495 miles
- 2022 – 156,271 miles
- 2021 – 142,370 miles
- 2020 – 127,789 miles
- 2019 – 118,299 miles
- 2018 – 98,852 miles
- 2017 – 77,631 miles
- 2016 – 61,549 miles
- 2015 – 46,560 miles
- 2014 – 42,591 miles
- 2013 – 40,990 miles
- 2012 – 39,832 miles
- 2011 – 37,283 miles
- 2009 – 31,474 miles
- 2008 – 27,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Car under body fitted with under trays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,495 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 176,495 miles
- Test number
- 773424127186
- 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))
FailMileage not read4 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 367010349225
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 604361698065
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 660359461349
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass156,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 156,271 miles
- Test number
- 201666447659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,271 miles (+13,901)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,271 miles
- Test number
- 294982984436
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,370 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,370 miles
- Test number
- 224644863142
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCar under body fitted with under trays
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,363 miles (+14,574)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,363 miles
- Test number
- 392471220363
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCar under body fitted with under trays
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,789 miles (+9,490)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 127,789 miles
- Test number
- 189812739248
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears & nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,299 miles (+19,447)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,299 miles
- Test number
- 378515201358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,852 miles (+21,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 98,852 miles
- Test number
- 395494261083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,631 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,631 miles
- Test number
- 599777830337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail77,631 miles (+16,082)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,631 miles
- Test number
- 928789073939
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner egde (4.1.D.1b)
- 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 to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn badly outer egde
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,549 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,549 miles
- Test number
- 328845881841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,406 miles (+14,846)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,406 miles
- Test number
- 184424913488
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,560 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,560 miles
- Test number
- 646894115170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass42,591 miles (+1,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 42,591 miles
- Test number
- 469905714151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,990 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 40,990 miles
- Test number
- 427811423192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,832 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,832 miles
- Test number
- 268019512439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,283 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,283 miles
- Test number
- 128586221117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,474 miles (+3,795)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,474 miles
- Test number
- 521850009345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,679 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,679 miles
- Test number
- 720633948303
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB55 TFZ
- Does LB55 TFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 TFZ expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 TFZ?
- The MOT on LB55 TFZ expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 TFZ done?
- LB55 TFZ was recorded at 176,495 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 9,354 miles a year.
- Has LB55 TFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 TFZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 TFZ 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 TFZ find?
- LB55 TFZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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