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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LE05 BNBMOT history

LE05 BNB is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LE05 BNB green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
200,142 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BNB was last recorded at 200,142 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,771 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
11,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,142 miles
  • 2025 – 182,097 miles
  • 2024 – 160,478 miles
  • 2023 – 145,436 miles
  • 2022 – 129,564 miles
  • 2021 – 118,209 miles
  • 2020 – 111,499 miles
  • 2019 – 104,151 miles
  • 2017 – 94,488 miles
  • 2016 – 83,484 miles
  • 2015 – 75,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,142 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Suspension system inoperative

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,142 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    200,142 miles
    Test number
    440374532336
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail199,771 miles (+17,674)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,771 miles
    Test number
    615308551224
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass182,097 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,097 miles
    Test number
    568405660493
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,088 miles (+21,610)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,088 miles
    Test number
    500361471009
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,478 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,478 miles
    Test number
    777072543156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail160,478 miles (+15,042)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,478 miles
    Test number
    391773981240
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass145,436 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,436 miles
    Test number
    617120677193
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail145,436 miles (+203)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,436 miles
    Test number
    379906264262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail145,233 miles (+15,669)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,233 miles
    Test number
    249084687068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    207504748618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail129,564 miles (+11,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    352146598052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,209 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,209 miles
    Test number
    323698837278
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail118,196 miles (+6,697)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,196 miles
    Test number
    629396976034
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass111,499 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    415921678454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,360 miles (+7,209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,360 miles
    Test number
    327399132252
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass104,151 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    462244469955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Fail104,140 miles (+9,652)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    648734509183
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  18. Pass94,488 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,488 miles
    Test number
    356793916696
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail94,354 miles (+10,870)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,354 miles
    Test number
    295333726774
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass83,484 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    994817810210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,293 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    446949835110
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,293 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    646419035130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass73,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    865336475038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 BNB

Does LE05 BNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 BNB is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BNB?
The MOT on LE05 BNB is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 BNB done?
LE05 BNB was recorded at 200,142 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 11,523 miles a year.
Has LE05 BNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BNB has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE05 BNB 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 BNB find?
LE05 BNB passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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