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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 XXDMOT history

LB56 XXD is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,187 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XXD
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
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XXD was last recorded at 175,187 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,271 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
8,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,187 miles
  • 2025 – 174,271 miles
  • 2024 – 167,139 miles
  • 2023 – 158,131 miles
  • 2022 – 143,376 miles
  • 2021 – 130,128 miles
  • 2019 – 119,032 miles
  • 2018 – 112,439 miles
  • 2016 – 101,115 miles
  • 2015 – 95,594 miles
  • 2014 – 85,182 miles
  • 2013 – 72,324 miles
  • 2011 – 58,404 miles
  • 2010 – 48,126 miles
  • 2009 – 34,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both front tyres close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,187 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,187 miles
    Test number
    734048562441
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail175,187 miles (+916)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,187 miles
    Test number
    971740524791
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,271 miles (+7,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,271 miles
    Test number
    520145012295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,139 miles (+9,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,139 miles
    Test number
    583189008680
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,131 miles (+14,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,131 miles
    Test number
    703814885169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    936829609952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,376 miles (+13,248)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    533813243028
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,128 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    618602213072
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  9. Fail130,127 miles (+11,095)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,127 miles
    Test number
    597798268366
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront b/pads looking low

  10. Pass119,032 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    520579431121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,028 miles (+6,589)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,028 miles
    Test number
    359556702077
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass112,439 miles (+11,324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,439 miles
    Test number
    265576059311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,115 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    862957448281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,594 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,594 miles
    Test number
    763293774882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail95,426 miles (+10,244)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    426806705239
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass85,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    997527514269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,182 miles (+7)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    106956814291
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  18. Pass85,175 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,175 miles
    Test number
    148163574089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,324 miles (+13,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    659542313073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,404 miles (+10,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,404 miles
    Test number
    747509621360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,126 miles (+13,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    100345730359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass34,341 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    424520529407
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly worn on inside edges, cracked and on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on edges

  23. Fail34,337 miles1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    823890729329
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly worn on inside edges, cracked and on 2.5mm
    • NoteN/s rear side light upper light in-op
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on edges

Questions about LB56 XXD

Does LB56 XXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XXD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XXD?
The MOT on LB56 XXD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XXD done?
LB56 XXD was recorded at 175,187 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,339 miles a year.
Has LB56 XXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XXD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XXD 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 XXD find?
LB56 XXD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side ball joint in hub; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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