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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LM05 VVCMOT history

LM05 VVC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LM05 VVC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
163,541 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VVC
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
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VVC was last recorded at 163,541 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,536 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,005 miles
Average per year
7,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,541 miles
  • 2024 – 161,536 miles
  • 2023 – 159,875 miles
  • 2022 – 158,800 miles
  • 2021 – 158,732 miles
  • 2020 – 151,630 miles
  • 2019 – 143,655 miles
  • 2018 – 133,873 miles
  • 2017 – 125,080 miles
  • 2016 – 117,672 miles
  • 2015 – 111,019 miles
  • 2014 – 103,820 miles
  • 2013 – 97,164 miles
  • 2012 – 89,140 miles
  • 2011 – 77,768 miles
  • 2010 – 67,649 miles
  • 2009 – 54,370 miles
  • 2008 – 41,090 miles
  • 2007 – 29,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,541 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,541 miles (+2,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,541 miles
    Test number
    241639536742
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,536 miles (+1,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,536 miles
    Test number
    962185115749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,875 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,875 miles
    Test number
    506823901570
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,800 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,800 miles
    Test number
    979102123426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,732 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,732 miles
    Test number
    471277356846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,630 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,630 miles
    Test number
    502023919500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,655 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,655 miles
    Test number
    441907218330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,873 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,873 miles
    Test number
    596776850766
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/covers fitted.

  9. Fail133,873 miles (+8,793)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,873 miles
    Test number
    215368743861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/covers fitted.

  10. Pass125,080 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,080 miles
    Test number
    400312503161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,809 miles (+7,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,809 miles
    Test number
    844405978849
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass117,672 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    264989440022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,019 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    949387530156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass103,820 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,820 miles
    Test number
    365654194456
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail103,815 miles (+6,651)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    185193194221
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass97,164 miles (+8,024)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    247454983275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlastic trims fitted underneath car

  17. Pass89,140 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    585365482264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake pads becoming low

  18. Fail89,140 miles (+11,372)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    586358572285
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake pads becoming low

  19. Pass77,768 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    836512671212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,762 miles (+10,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    618401171234
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

  21. Pass67,649 miles (+13,279)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    672308670230
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3.5mm and worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall crack in front no plate

  22. Pass54,370 miles (+13,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    994809079245
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3.5mm

  23. Pass41,090 miles (+11,861)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,090 miles
    Test number
    803200288216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    882881197224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,229 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    120519487287
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 VVC

Does LM05 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 VVC expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VVC?
The MOT on LM05 VVC expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 VVC done?
LM05 VVC was recorded at 163,541 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
Has LM05 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VVC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LM05 VVC 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 VVC find?
LM05 VVC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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