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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LL05 ZMVMOT history

LL05 ZMV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LL05 ZMV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
175,496 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 ZMV
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 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 ZMV was last recorded at 175,496 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 10,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2016: 83,897 miles, lower than 84,595 miles on 12 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,783 miles · 4 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,713 miles
Average per year
10,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,496 miles
  • 2024 – 164,783 miles
  • 2023 – 147,730 miles
  • 2022 – 142,878 miles
  • 2021 – 130,961 miles
  • 2020 – 128,645 miles
  • 2019 – 126,383 miles
  • 2018 – 108,398 miles
  • 2017 – 100,645 miles
  • 2016 – 83,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,496 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,496 miles (+10,713)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,496 miles
    Test number
    650428954681
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  2. Pass164,783 miles (+17,053)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,783 miles
    Test number
    825851000757
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass147,730 miles (+4,852)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,730 miles
    Test number
    721059356789
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,878 miles
    Test number
    986059139653
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail142,878 miles (+11,917)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,878 miles
    Test number
    774442309385
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass130,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,961 miles
    Test number
    796275589949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail130,960 miles (+2,315)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,960 miles
    Test number
    344223543318
    • 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass128,645 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    380430158721
    • 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))

  9. Pass126,383 miles (+111)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,383 miles
    Test number
    804342325360
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail126,272 miles (+17,874)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,272 miles
    Test number
    105373130366
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass108,398 miles (+7,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    521271307699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,645 miles (+16,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    147619107723
    • AdvisoryAir suspension operates on manual switch
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface corrosion

  13. Pass83,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    813437484543
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nsf (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail83,897 miles (-698)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    899536500441
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working os (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nsf (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    998237388979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 ZMV

Does LL05 ZMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 ZMV expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 ZMV?
The MOT on LL05 ZMV expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 ZMV done?
LL05 ZMV was recorded at 175,496 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 10,037 miles a year.
Has LL05 ZMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 ZMV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LL05 ZMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 ZMV find?
LL05 ZMV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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