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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LD56 BGKMOT history

LD56 BGK is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

LD56 BGK grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
79,640 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BGK was last recorded at 79,640 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 6,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,140 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,500 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,640 miles
  • 2022 – 73,140 miles
  • 2021 – 70,067 miles
  • 2020 – 67,232 miles
  • 2019 – 62,224 miles
  • 2018 – 55,716 miles
  • 2017 – 50,745 miles
  • 2016 – 45,594 miles
  • 2015 – 38,955 miles
  • 2014 – 33,037 miles
  • 2013 – 27,654 miles
  • 2012 – 25,386 miles
  • 2011 – 23,138 miles
  • 2010 – 17,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    549812515114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass79,640 miles (+6,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    919043462523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass73,140 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    230619162260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,067 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    538496769414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,232 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    855022704690
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail67,232 miles (+5,008)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    701902299177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,224 miles (+6,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,224 miles
    Test number
    100595008909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    579560780814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,716 miles (+4,971)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    424813524339
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,745 miles (+5,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    958749769705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass45,594 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,594 miles
    Test number
    177017291836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail45,588 miles (+6,633)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    126186143714
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,955 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,955 miles
    Test number
    709884264002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,037 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,037 miles
    Test number
    528838484299
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass33,037 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,037 miles
    Test number
    818908284288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,654 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    886926093292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,386 miles (+2,248)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    237232462223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cuts on outer wall
    • NoteTyre warning light on

  18. Pass23,138 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,138 miles
    Test number
    548787651210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,551 miles (+14)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,551 miles
    Test number
    371586060491
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front side wall tyres slightly cracked

  20. Fail17,537 miles1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,537 miles
    Test number
    573995560243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front side wall tyres slightly cracked

Questions about LD56 BGK

Does LD56 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BGK expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BGK?
The MOT on LD56 BGK expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BGK done?
LD56 BGK was recorded at 79,640 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has LD56 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BGK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD56 BGK 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 LD56 BGK find?
LD56 BGK passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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