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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 XXEMOT history

LB56 XXE is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
164,168 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XXE
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
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XXE was last recorded at 164,168 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 4,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,493 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,675 miles
Average per year
6,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,168 miles
  • 2025 – 159,493 miles
  • 2024 – 158,137 miles
  • 2023 – 156,186 miles
  • 2022 – 150,247 miles
  • 2020 – 135,312 miles
  • 2019 – 126,434 miles
  • 2018 – 119,268 miles
  • 2017 – 111,308 miles
  • 2016 – 105,081 miles
  • 2015 – 93,496 miles
  • 2014 – 82,401 miles
  • 2013 – 80,729 miles
  • 2012 – 77,828 miles
  • 2010 – 69,510 miles
  • 2009 – 51,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,168 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,168 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    164,168 miles
    Test number
    836214860518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    159,493 miles
    Test number
    652987457942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354491118121
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass158,137 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,137 miles
    Test number
    237816881576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,137 miles (+1,951)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,137 miles
    Test number
    976461862340
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all washers (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  6. Pass156,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,186 miles
    Test number
    833641568464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handel intermittenltly sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail156,186 miles (+5,939)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,186 miles
    Test number
    568765078763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handel intermittenltly sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass150,247 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,247 miles
    Test number
    550949433176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,050 miles1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,050 miles
    Test number
    211578788230
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473298054156
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass135,312 miles (+8,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    232293683691
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,434 miles
    Test number
    801917772064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,434 miles (+7,166)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,434 miles
    Test number
    319942385541
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass119,268 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,268 miles
    Test number
    885958622021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,308 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    750722308415
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroaded

  16. Pass105,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    111581169449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,081 miles (+11,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    180238381400
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass93,496 miles (+11,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    656073145043
    • NoteSlight cracking in NSR tyre sidewall

  19. Pass82,401 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    915293044085
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass80,729 miles (+2,901)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    406269943029
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

  21. Pass77,828 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    727348222063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail77,826 miles (+8,316)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    166767322017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,510 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,510 miles
    Test number
    654358620375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread bald at inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread low at inner edge

  24. Fail69,510 miles (+17,768)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,510 miles
    Test number
    582108820338
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread bald at inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread low at inner edge

  25. Pass51,742 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,742 miles
    Test number
    423424339318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner outer edge treads low.

Questions about LB56 XXE

Does LB56 XXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XXE is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XXE?
The MOT on LB56 XXE is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XXE done?
LB56 XXE was recorded at 164,168 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
Has LB56 XXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XXE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XXE 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 XXE find?
LB56 XXE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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