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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 BNYMOT history

LM05 BNY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 177,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LM05 BNY black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,665 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BNY
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
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BNY was last recorded at 177,665 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 6,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,865 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,800 miles
Average per year
8,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,665 miles
  • 2025 – 170,865 miles
  • 2024 – 165,891 miles
  • 2023 – 157,980 miles
  • 2022 – 150,883 miles
  • 2021 – 141,213 miles
  • 2020 – 135,348 miles
  • 2019 – 129,321 miles
  • 2018 – 121,976 miles
  • 2017 – 112,819 miles
  • 2016 – 103,679 miles
  • 2015 – 91,005 miles
  • 2014 – 83,368 miles
  • 2013 – 74,218 miles
  • 2012 – 72,765 miles
  • 2010 – 49,356 miles
  • 2009 – 46,364 miles
  • 2008 – 36,343 miles
  • 2007 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,665 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,665 miles (+6,800)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,665 miles
    Test number
    363215749231
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,865 miles (+4,974)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,865 miles
    Test number
    647041239301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,891 miles (+7,911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,891 miles
    Test number
    165769445160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,980 miles5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    841326946188
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail157,980 miles (+7,097)3 repaired5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    618122015437
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass150,883 miles (+9,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,883 miles
    Test number
    767149086297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,213 miles
    Test number
    403742677024
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail141,213 miles (+5,865)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,213 miles
    Test number
    461931392703
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass135,348 miles (+6,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,348 miles
    Test number
    928647034788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,321 miles
    Test number
    155415174672
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail129,321 miles (+7,345)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,321 miles
    Test number
    886182959916
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,976 miles (+9,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,976 miles
    Test number
    626570517339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass112,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,819 miles
    Test number
    173583588509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,819 miles (+9,140)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,819 miles
    Test number
    361147628569
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested Oil level below minimum (7.4.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

  15. Pass103,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    938939230561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,679 miles (+12,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    673688041340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass91,005 miles (+7,637)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    837412685077
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Pass83,368 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,368 miles
    Test number
    206305084088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail83,368 miles (+9,150)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,368 miles
    Test number
    718455184032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass74,218 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    356174283063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,217 miles (+1,452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,217 miles
    Test number
    549061383061
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass72,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    376856422360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,765 miles (+10,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    487836522472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass61,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    326280322071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,780 miles (+12,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    806288012016
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass49,356 miles (+2,992)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    750438840395
    • NoteAdvise hand brake travel
    • NoteAdvise nearside front and two rear tyres

  27. Pass46,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    433098189254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,364 miles (+10,021)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    951288689259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass36,343 miles (+16,670)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    660679118217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    430048577110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BNY

Does LM05 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BNY is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BNY?
The MOT on LM05 BNY is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BNY done?
LM05 BNY was recorded at 177,665 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
Has LM05 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BNY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 BNY 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 LM05 BNY find?
LM05 BNY passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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