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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

LB55 TGKMOT history

LB55 TGK is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,061 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TGK was last recorded at 94,061 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 7,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,598 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,463 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,061 miles
  • 2024 – 86,598 miles
  • 2023 – 77,631 miles
  • 2021 – 73,225 miles
  • 2020 – 70,101 miles
  • 2019 – 68,167 miles
  • 2018 – 65,898 miles
  • 2017 – 60,325 miles
  • 2016 – 56,337 miles
  • 2015 – 53,949 miles
  • 2014 – 50,934 miles
  • 2013 – 46,565 miles
  • 2012 – 43,350 miles
  • 2011 – 39,274 miles
  • 2010 – 34,311 miles
  • 2009 – 27,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,061 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,061 miles (+7,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    822633574222
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,598 miles (+8,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,598 miles
    Test number
    249017212176
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,631 miles (+1,894)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,631 miles
    Test number
    111899048861
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv Boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,737 miles (+2,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    398584583144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,225 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    350873823173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,216 miles (+3,115)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    238222925535
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front load senc valv broken

  7. Pass70,101 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    563230256668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,967 miles (+1,800)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    782226893645
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass68,167 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    306979340926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,145 miles (+2,247)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    740369090699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,898 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    496149000980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,896 miles (+5,571)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    923028912202
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced secondary light in-op (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light output inconsistent (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive-shaft outer c.v gaiter

  13. Pass60,325 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    868030457063
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    892528685928
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail56,337 miles (+2,388)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    853791531110
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass53,949 miles (+3,015)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    116057495105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass50,934 miles (+4,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    855488574161
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass46,565 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    515653393114
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail46,565 miles (+3,215)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    288711393482
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass43,350 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    869829002284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,274 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    969143911216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,311 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    774931910265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    300830919470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TGK

Does LB55 TGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 TGK is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TGK?
The MOT on LB55 TGK is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 TGK done?
LB55 TGK was recorded at 94,061 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has LB55 TGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TGK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 TGK 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 TGK find?
LB55 TGK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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