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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 WVLMOT history

LB55 WVL is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
143,462 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 WVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 WVL was last recorded at 143,462 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 6,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,836 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,626 miles
Average per year
6,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,462 miles
  • 2023 – 136,836 miles
  • 2022 – 121,607 miles
  • 2021 – 114,475 miles
  • 2020 – 108,803 miles
  • 2019 – 105,070 miles
  • 2018 – 87,497 miles
  • 2017 – 85,432 miles
  • 2016 – 83,021 miles
  • 2015 – 76,159 miles
  • 2014 – 71,874 miles
  • 2013 – 68,861 miles
  • 2012 – 64,591 miles
  • 2011 – 61,793 miles
  • 2009 – 43,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,462 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,462 miles (+6,626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,462 miles
    Test number
    662961945192
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,836 miles (+15,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,836 miles
    Test number
    383863326468
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension bushes slightly worn

  3. Pass121,607 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,607 miles
    Test number
    759955110181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail121,599 miles (+7,124)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    388311723796
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,475 miles (+5,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    671493818948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,803 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    731208740792
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,070 miles (+17,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    478061160173
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone A and zone B not greater than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,497 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    843920244185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    958560436446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,431 miles (+2,410)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    525154992927
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass83,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,021 miles
    Test number
    111874547974
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail83,021 miles (+6,862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,021 miles
    Test number
    928016779038
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass76,159 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    165253815019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,874 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    576925014074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,861 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    337191713007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,821 miles (+4,230)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,821 miles
    Test number
    926518003088
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,591 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    316900412019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,793 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    465805521017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass61,793 miles (+17,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    627775121004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    410087269168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB55 WVL

Does LB55 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 WVL expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 WVL?
The MOT on LB55 WVL expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 WVL done?
LB55 WVL was recorded at 143,462 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 6,828 miles a year.
Has LB55 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 WVL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 WVL 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 WVL find?
LB55 WVL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots cracking; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms.

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