
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LC55 ZBOMOT history
LC55 ZBO is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 188,004 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,832 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 ZBO
- 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
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 ZBO was last recorded at 188,004 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 15,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Aug 2017: 11,616 miles, lower than 95,901 miles on 9 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 172,893 miles · 10 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 15,111 miles
- Average per year
- 11,832 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 188,004 miles
- 2021 – 172,893 miles
- 2020 – 161,205 miles
- 2019 – 145,994 miles
- 2018 – 128,159 miles
- 2017 – 11,616 miles
- 2016 – 95,901 miles
- 2015 – 83,168 miles
- 2014 – 74,094 miles
- 2013 – 68,088 miles
- 2012 – 64,360 miles
- 2011 – 53,103 miles
- 2010 – 43,176 miles
- 2009 – 31,916 miles
- 2008 – 25,419 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside front headlight self levelling device broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Bonnet release cable missing - access gained by plyers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front brake disks corroded and brake pads low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Handbrake lever tempremental
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside rear tyre has a screw in it
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,004 miles (+15,111)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 188,004 miles
- Test number
- 478068956881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,893 miles (+11,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 172,893 miles
- Test number
- 868248599522
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass161,205 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 161,205 miles
- Test number
- 632570932528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront and side under trays fitted
Fail161,175 miles (+15,181)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,175 miles
- Test number
- 946068676563
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,994 miles (+17,835)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 145,994 miles
- Test number
- 256296685858
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder. 285/45R19. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded down at time of test
Pass128,159 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 128,159 miles
- Test number
- 596081986796
- AdvisoryOffside front headlight self levelling device broken
Fail128,159 miles (+116,543)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,159 miles
- Test number
- 359081088093
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
- Advisory1 of 2 nearside rear tail lights not working
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryOffside front headlight self levelling device broken
Pass11,616 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 11,616 miles
- Test number
- 716596761406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail11,616 miles (-84,285)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,616 miles
- Test number
- 965051180434
- Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,901 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 95,901 miles
- Test number
- 718188426346
- AdvisoryBonnet release cable missing - access gained by plyers
- AdvisoryFront brake disks corroded and brake pads low
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever tempremental
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a screw in it
Fail95,897 miles (+12,729)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,897 miles
- Test number
- 475089060724
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBonnet release cable missing - access gained by plyers
- AdvisoryFront brake disks corroded and brake pads low
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever tempremental
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a screw in it
Pass83,168 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,168 miles
- Test number
- 645291942798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,167 miles (+1,158)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,167 miles
- Test number
- 204923875255
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass82,009 miles (+7,915)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 82,009 miles
- Test number
- 365191835290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,094 miles
- Test number
- 918471934204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,094 miles (+6,006)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,094 miles
- Test number
- 136910134244
- FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Pass68,088 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 68,088 miles
- Test number
- 146703783207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail68,088 miles (+3,728)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,088 miles
- Test number
- 366363783252
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNSF caliper rattle spring missing
Pass64,360 miles (+11,257)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 64,360 miles
- Test number
- 465790342413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,103 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 53,103 miles
- Test number
- 185216351349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail53,078 miles (+9,902)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,078 miles
- Test number
- 229684951370
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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.C.1b)
Pass43,176 miles (+11,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 43,176 miles
- Test number
- 374387040369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass31,916 miles (+6,497)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,916 miles
- Test number
- 143458039328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,419 miles
- Test number
- 414180558402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LC55 ZBO
- Does LC55 ZBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC55 ZBO expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 ZBO?
- The MOT on LC55 ZBO expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC55 ZBO done?
- LC55 ZBO was recorded at 188,004 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 11,832 miles a year.
- Has LC55 ZBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 ZBO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on LC55 ZBO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC55 ZBO find?
- LC55 ZBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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