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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,000 cc

LL05 ZGUMOT history

LL05 ZGU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 146,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

LL05 ZGU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
146,479 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 ZGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 ZGU was last recorded at 146,479 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,388 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,479 miles
  • 2024 – 136,373 miles
  • 2023 – 127,367 miles
  • 2022 – 121,540 miles
  • 2021 – 113,062 miles
  • 2020 – 107,542 miles
  • 2019 – 104,291 miles
  • 2018 – 100,927 miles
  • 2017 – 93,850 miles
  • 2016 – 87,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,479 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTmps lamp onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only, wearing on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only worn on inside egde

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,479 miles (+91)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,479 miles
    Test number
    603459852033
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTmps lamp on

  2. Fail146,388 miles (+10,015)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,388 miles
    Test number
    943150260598
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTmps lamp on

  3. Pass136,373 miles (+8)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,373 miles
    Test number
    606667371882
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only, wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only worn on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only, worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,365 miles (+8,998)7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    883218684552
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only, wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only worn on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only, worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,367 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,367 miles
    Test number
    685804014662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,296 miles (+5,756)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,296 miles
    Test number
    246598419093
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,540 miles (+8,478)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    559420856499
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,062 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    938066771368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,542 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    231673313629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,291 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    123848018298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    642275645083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,927 miles (+7,077)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    725419048813
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass93,850 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,850 miles
    Test number
    629849834641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass87,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    520024544336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 ZGU

Does LL05 ZGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 ZGU expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 ZGU?
The MOT on LL05 ZGU expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 ZGU done?
LL05 ZGU was recorded at 146,479 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has LL05 ZGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 ZGU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 ZGU 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 LL05 ZGU find?
LL05 ZGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive front and rear, and 1 more.

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