BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LR05 VLZMOT history
LR05 VLZ is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 97,087 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VLZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VLZ was last recorded at 97,087 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,047 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 4,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,087 miles
- 2024 – 85,174 miles
- 2023 – 81,451 miles
- 2022 – 78,153 miles
- 2017 – 75,474 miles
- 2016 – 73,220 miles
- 2015 – 70,974 miles
- 2014 – 68,441 miles
- 2013 – 65,755 miles
- 2012 – 62,591 miles
- 2011 – 59,773 miles
- 2010 – 55,488 miles
- 2009 – 41,401 miles
- 2008 – 33,881 miles
- 2007 – 21,649 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,087 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad spring missingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front headlamp self levelling adjuster damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,087 miles (+40)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 97,087 miles
- Test number
- 283547477186
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad spring missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail97,047 miles (+11,873)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,047 miles
- Test number
- 126189527108
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad spring missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass85,174 miles (+3)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 85,174 miles
- Test number
- 339624622584
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad spring missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp self levelling adjuster damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail85,171 miles (+3,720)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,171 miles
- Test number
- 882112912200
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad spring missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp self levelling adjuster damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass81,451 miles (+3,298)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 81,451 miles
- Test number
- 489852681267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,153 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,153 miles
- Test number
- 719692217916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,474 miles (+2,254)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 75,474 miles
- Test number
- 842199603947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,220 miles (+2,246)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 73,220 miles
- Test number
- 269884857683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,974 miles (+2,533)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 70,974 miles
- Test number
- 109929218249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,441 miles (+2,686)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 68,441 miles
- Test number
- 648102044366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,755 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 65,755 miles
- Test number
- 329399043480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,591 miles (+2,818)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,591 miles
- Test number
- 875995832208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,773 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 59,773 miles
- Test number
- 366381341445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,488 miles (+474)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,488 miles
- Test number
- 680380450208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNegative camber on rear wheels
Fail55,014 miles (+13,613)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,014 miles
- Test number
- 504256630241
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNegative camber on rear wheels
Pass41,401 miles (+7,520)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 41,401 miles
- Test number
- 830458939243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,881 miles (+12,232)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 33,881 miles
- Test number
- 903169838333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 21,649 miles
- Test number
- 674950847372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VLZ
- Does LR05 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 VLZ expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VLZ?
- The MOT on LR05 VLZ expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 VLZ done?
- LR05 VLZ was recorded at 97,087 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VLZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VLZ 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 LR05 VLZ find?
- LR05 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.
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