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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass176,495 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    604361698065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass156,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,271 miles
    Test number
    201666447659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass61,549 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,549 miles
    Test number
    328845881841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass40,990 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    427811423192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,832 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    268019512439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,283 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,283 miles
    Test number
    128586221117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,474 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    521850009345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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