
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LE56 NCNMOT history
LE56 NCN is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 89,268 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE56 NCN
- 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 expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE56 NCN was last recorded at 89,268 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 5,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 83,665 miles · 5 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,603 miles
- Average per year
- 4,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 89,268 miles
- 2021 – 83,665 miles
- 2020 – 80,582 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
WEAR IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,268 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 89,268 miles
- Test number
- 588914092945
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 83,665 miles
- Test number
- 307230867433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,665 miles (+3,083)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,665 miles
- Test number
- 802256372195
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,582 miles
- Test number
- 982893318027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,781 km (+5,655)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 139,781 km
- Test number
- 773737936563
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,126 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 134,126 km
- Test number
- 673743616636
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail134,122 km (+11,050)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,122 km
- Test number
- 102668004801
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass123,072 km
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,072 km
- Test number
- 456306199142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,072 km (+7,868)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,072 km
- Test number
- 465036910624
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass115,204 km (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 115,204 km
- Test number
- 569632412251
- AdvisoryWEAR IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT
Fail115,202 km (+7,962)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,202 km
- Test number
- 803634693806
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryWEAR IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT
Pass107,240 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 107,240 km
- Test number
- 725749574291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,240 km (+6,167)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,240 km
- Test number
- 599916474271
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass101,073 km2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 101,073 km
- Test number
- 307373083233
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
Fail101,073 km2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,073 km
- Test number
- 825193183257
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
Questions about LE56 NCN
- Does LE56 NCN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE56 NCN expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE56 NCN?
- The MOT on LE56 NCN expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE56 NCN done?
- LE56 NCN was recorded at 89,268 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
- Has LE56 NCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE56 NCN has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LE56 NCN 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 LE56 NCN find?
- LE56 NCN passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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