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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LL55 BFYMOT history

LL55 BFY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LL55 BFY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,983 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BFY
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
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BFY was last recorded at 109,983 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,980 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,983 miles
  • 2024 – 97,439 miles
  • 2023 – 85,424 miles
  • 2022 – 79,332 miles
  • 2021 – 72,039 miles
  • 2020 – 67,650 miles
  • 2019 – 62,077 miles
  • 2018 – 50,331 miles
  • 2017 – 43,874 miles
  • 2016 – 41,860 miles
  • 2015 – 40,051 miles
  • 2014 – 37,989 miles
  • 2013 – 34,298 miles
  • 2012 – 31,207 miles
  • 2011 – 27,004 miles
  • 2010 – 22,328 miles
  • 2009 – 17,435 miles
  • 2008 – 13,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,983 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Halo light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • Advisory4x4 Light illuminated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,983 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,983 miles
    Test number
    630609909969
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Halo light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory4x4 Light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail109,980 miles (+12,541)2 dangerous5 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    155347277443
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Halo light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory4X4 Light illuminated with ABS
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level appears low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum. Topped prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light on

  3. Pass97,439 miles (+12,015)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    573666312542
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad worn
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to test seatbelts

  4. Pass85,424 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    148941517840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,332 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    291636060522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,039 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    813951887879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Nail in tyre

  7. Pass67,650 miles (+5,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    405653747144
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre getting a little low outer edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front inner rack joint slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play off side front lower ball joint

  8. Pass62,077 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    535334598858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,331 miles (+6,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,331 miles
    Test number
    963989716552
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side front lower suspension arm lower ball joint very slight play
    • AdvisorySlight front inner rack joint play both sides

  10. Pass43,874 miles (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    701514776552
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass41,860 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    197726367769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,051 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    615034539974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,989 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    525915244230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail37,988 miles (+3,690)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    537674544216
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,298 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,298 miles
    Test number
    916966443222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail34,293 miles (+3,086)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    159325343229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,207 miles (+4,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    818968252230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    368465351209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,971 miles (+4,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    398445651261
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass22,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,328 miles
    Test number
    272849940232
    • 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)

  21. Fail22,328 miles (+4,893)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,328 miles
    Test number
    962149640225
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass17,435 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,435 miles
    Test number
    490704259239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,375 miles (+3,731)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,375 miles
    Test number
    490540659244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass13,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,644 miles
    Test number
    300546148221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 BFY

Does LL55 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BFY is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BFY?
The MOT on LL55 BFY is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BFY done?
LL55 BFY was recorded at 109,983 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has LL55 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BFY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 BFY 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 LL55 BFY find?
LL55 BFY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front position lamp incorrect colour halo light not working, and 2 more.

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