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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 XREMOT history

LB56 XRE is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
192,619 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XRE was last recorded at 192,619 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 10,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,274 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,345 miles
Average per year
10,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,619 miles
  • 2024 – 182,274 miles
  • 2022 – 163,288 miles
  • 2021 – 130,139 miles
  • 2020 – 120,542 miles
  • 2019 – 116,812 miles
  • 2018 – 109,554 miles
  • 2017 – 101,519 miles
  • 2016 – 90,285 miles
  • 2015 – 84,884 miles
  • 2014 – 79,985 miles
  • 2013 – 68,948 miles
  • 2012 – 60,531 miles
  • 2011 – 47,653 miles
  • 2010 – 35,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,619 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across rear sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,619 miles (+10,345)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    192,619 miles
    Test number
    629689782629
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,274 miles (+18,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,274 miles
    Test number
    515231366378
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass163,288 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,288 miles
    Test number
    594414753125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail163,286 miles (+33,147)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,286 miles
    Test number
    231406738668
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass130,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,139 miles
    Test number
    330816686881
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail130,139 miles (+9,597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,139 miles
    Test number
    965993233669
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass120,542 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    284768642735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail120,518 miles (+3,706)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,518 miles
    Test number
    795017374085
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper control arms ( REAR ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Advisory4x4 warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass116,812 miles (+7,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    300562755533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,554 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,554 miles
    Test number
    439347740894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,519 miles
    Test number
    647887482174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,519 miles (+4,230)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,519 miles
    Test number
    907192290807
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired tread not through nut (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass97,289 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    862000133902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise under body covers fitted

  14. Fail97,285 miles (+7,000)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    563594338402
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise under body covers fitted

  15. Pass90,285 miles (+5,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    246613978378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass84,884 miles (+4,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    309455275008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    317171174099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail79,985 miles (+11,037)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    837601974032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass68,948 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    615275583031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,531 miles (+12,878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    337766872025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,653 miles (+12,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,653 miles
    Test number
    189898281479
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass35,623 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    194314250458
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail35,621 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    691000150028
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB56 XRE

Does LB56 XRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XRE expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XRE?
The MOT on LB56 XRE expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XRE done?
LB56 XRE was recorded at 192,619 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 10,222 miles a year.
Has LB56 XRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XRE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 XRE 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 XRE find?
LB56 XRE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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