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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 XOLMOT history

LB56 XOL is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 220,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
220,931 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XOL was last recorded at 220,931 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,905 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
11,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,931 miles
  • 2025 – 205,206 miles
  • 2023 – 197,749 miles
  • 2022 – 181,748 miles
  • 2021 – 174,445 miles
  • 2019 – 161,520 miles
  • 2018 – 150,938 miles
  • 2017 – 130,387 miles
  • 2015 – 108,530 miles
  • 2014 – 82,623 miles
  • 2013 – 65,556 miles
  • 2012 – 54,392 miles
  • 2011 – 46,105 miles
  • 2010 – 37,318 miles
  • 2009 – 30,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,931 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper anti-rattle spring missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off BROKEN AROUND FIXING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,931 miles (+26)5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    220,931 miles
    Test number
    784844915318
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail220,905 miles (+15,699)7 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,905 miles
    Test number
    368129568871
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,206 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    205,206 miles
    Test number
    748040480913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass197,749 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,749 miles
    Test number
    689542720524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail197,746 miles (+15,998)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,746 miles
    Test number
    569247893186
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,748 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,748 miles
    Test number
    507428701671
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off BROKEN AROUND FIXING (0.1 (a))

  7. Fail181,474 miles (+7,029)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,474 miles
    Test number
    976743983037
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NOT AMBER (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NOT AMBER (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off BROKEN AROUND FIXING (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass174,445 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,445 miles
    Test number
    451680434908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail174,433 miles (+12,913)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    627048586017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BLOCKED? (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass161,520 miles (+10,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,520 miles
    Test number
    525635995179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,938 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,938 miles
    Test number
    429502346799
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  12. Fail150,762 miles (+20,375)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    158495603342
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre near limit
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  13. Pass130,387 miles (+21,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,387 miles
    Test number
    810600632422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,530 miles (+25,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    415339246629
    • 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)

  15. Pass82,623 miles (+17,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    855425044289
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  16. Pass65,556 miles (+11,164)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    868687853229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,392 miles (+8,287)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,392 miles
    Test number
    585751842216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass46,105 miles (+8,787)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    359281741213
    • NoteNeaside front tyre worn on outside shoulder and has a deep cut
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside

  19. Pass37,318 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    303024240424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,803 miles
    Test number
    700337849278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XOL

Does LB56 XOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XOL is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XOL?
The MOT on LB56 XOL is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XOL done?
LB56 XOL was recorded at 220,931 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 11,224 miles a year.
Has LB56 XOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XOL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XOL 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 LB56 XOL find?
LB56 XOL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 11 more.

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