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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LE05 AYSMOT history

LE05 AYS is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 994,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

LE05 AYS blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
994,698 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
56,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 AYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 AYS was last recorded at 994,698 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 812,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,487 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
812,211 miles
Average per year
56,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 994,698 miles
  • 2024 – 182,487 miles
  • 2023 – 181,911 miles
  • 2022 – 174,122 miles
  • 2021 – 158,593 miles
  • 2020 – 143,155 miles
  • 2019 – 133,287 miles
  • 2018 – 117,895 miles
  • 2017 – 104,848 miles
  • 2016 – 97,335 miles
  • 2015 – 88,570 miles
  • 2014 – 77,672 miles
  • 2013 – 68,001 miles
  • 2012 – 62,975 miles
  • 2011 – 55,961 miles
  • 2010 – 50,408 miles
  • 2009 – 43,762 miles
  • 2008 – 36,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass994,698 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass994,698 miles (+812,211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    994,698 miles
    Test number
    908638454836
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,487 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,487 miles
    Test number
    339879216251
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail181,911 miles (+7,755)2 dangerous8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,911 miles
    Test number
    961514851084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass174,156 miles (+34)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,156 miles
    Test number
    228498729203
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail174,122 miles (+15,529)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,122 miles
    Test number
    761529376990
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass158,593 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,593 miles
    Test number
    493520213265
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS perished but intact and no grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.7mm inner to 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.2mm inner to 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm inner to 4.5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner to 6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS across rear subframe to outer flexi hoses - general surface corrosion. Unable to inspect pipes along NS of floor due to cover panels. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail158,593 miles (+15,438)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,593 miles
    Test number
    259557897300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS perished but intact and no grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.7mm inner to 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.2mm inner to 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm inner to 4.5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner to 6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS across rear subframe to outer flexi hoses - general surface corrosion. Unable to inspect pipes along NS of floor due to cover panels. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,155 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,155 miles
    Test number
    681189091407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail143,091 miles (+9,804)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,091 miles
    Test number
    475505897888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REARMOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass133,287 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,287 miles
    Test number
    144718442371
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail133,287 miles (+15,392)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,287 miles
    Test number
    673954571630
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    970166482825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,895 miles (+13,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    417282570480
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass104,848 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,848 miles
    Test number
    349927218502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    803468880890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,506 miles (+6,171)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    585363266105
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,335 miles (+8,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    194182222117
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass88,570 miles (+10,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    766654725240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,672 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    879713224238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,001 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    777422393198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,975 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    798332602291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,961 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,961 miles
    Test number
    206232691429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,408 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,408 miles
    Test number
    141801600290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,762 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    240719999420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,064 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    883511828206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail36,057 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    693840728207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE05 AYS

Does LE05 AYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 AYS expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 AYS?
The MOT on LE05 AYS expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 AYS done?
LE05 AYS was recorded at 994,698 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 56,906 miles a year.
Has LE05 AYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 AYS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LE05 AYS 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 LE05 AYS find?
LE05 AYS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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