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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LE05 BDYMOT history

LE05 BDY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LE05 BDY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,965 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BDY was last recorded at 184,965 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,686 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,279 miles
Average per year
2,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,965 miles
  • 2024 – 182,123 miles
  • 2023 – 181,152 miles
  • 2022 – 179,583 miles
  • 2021 – 176,501 miles
  • 2019 – 174,228 miles
  • 2018 – 171,917 miles
  • 2017 – 167,722 miles
  • 2016 – 161,801 miles
  • 2015 – 155,524 miles
  • 2014 – 152,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,965 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,965 miles
    Test number
    636514978694
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Fail184,965 miles (+2,279)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,965 miles
    Test number
    763531251863
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  3. Pass182,686 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,686 miles
    Test number
    729577160912
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner / front bush -- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,686 miles (+563)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,686 miles
    Test number
    645417125601
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner / front bush -- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,123 miles (+971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    182,123 miles
    Test number
    257811717779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • 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. Pass181,152 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    181,152 miles
    Test number
    402852177060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass179,583 miles (+3,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,583 miles
    Test number
    576919459045
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass176,501 miles (+2,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    176,501 miles
    Test number
    269589968662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass174,228 miles (+2,311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,228 miles
    Test number
    227582555939
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass171,917 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,917 miles
    Test number
    355758420881
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad warning wire hanging loose
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail171,907 miles (+4,185)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,907 miles
    Test number
    631297464787
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad warning wire hanging loose
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken off from control arm Works with suspension (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass167,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,722 miles
    Test number
    361934635323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail167,688 miles (+5,887)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,688 miles
    Test number
    324004993015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass161,801 miles (+1,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    161,801 miles
    Test number
    992222603731
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass160,298 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    160,298 miles
    Test number
    896544917311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass155,524 miles (+3,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,524 miles
    Test number
    228210815012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass152,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    152,469 miles
    Test number
    386701314096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 BDY

Does LE05 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 BDY is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BDY?
The MOT on LE05 BDY is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 BDY done?
LE05 BDY was recorded at 184,965 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,737 miles a year.
Has LE05 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BDY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 BDY 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 BDY find?
LE05 BDY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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