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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 VMFMOT history

LR05 VMF is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR05 VMF grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,706 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VMF
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
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VMF was last recorded at 153,706 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,694 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,706 miles
  • 2025 – 152,392 miles
  • 2024 – 151,079 miles
  • 2023 – 149,423 miles
  • 2022 – 147,689 miles
  • 2021 – 146,463 miles
  • 2020 – 140,524 miles
  • 2019 – 134,156 miles
  • 2018 – 127,975 miles
  • 2017 – 120,590 miles
  • 2016 – 114,665 miles
  • 2015 – 108,191 miles
  • 2014 – 96,186 miles
  • 2013 – 87,589 miles
  • 2012 – 76,826 miles
  • 2011 – 67,926 miles
  • 2010 – 58,801 miles
  • 2009 – 47,548 miles
  • 2008 – 38,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,706 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,706 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    320714696620
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,694 miles (+1,302)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,694 miles
    Test number
    805075340525
    • MajorNearside 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,392 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,392 miles
    Test number
    548007570170
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySelf levelling system fault on dash and damaged levelling arm to the rear -vehicle not running pneumatic suspension at time of test but a shock and coil spring set up.

  4. Fail152,389 miles (+1,310)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,389 miles
    Test number
    327063771916
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySelf levelling system fault on dash and damaged levelling arm to the rear -vehicle not running pneumatic suspension at time of test but a shock and coil spring set up.

  5. Pass151,079 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    306761195639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail151,060 miles (+1,637)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,060 miles
    Test number
    129178544676
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,423 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,423 miles
    Test number
    331690771102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,689 miles (+1,226)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    631952436766
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,463 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,463 miles
    Test number
    740476885173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,524 miles (+6,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,524 miles
    Test number
    734375382673
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,156 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,156 miles
    Test number
    780115355980
    • 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. Fail134,146 miles (+6,171)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    417330287285
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass127,975 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    267704519689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,590 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    299116382146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,665 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,665 miles
    Test number
    552286749479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,660 miles (+6,469)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    951368716846
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass108,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,191 miles
    Test number
    876627276087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has sidewall damage

  18. Fail108,170 miles (+11,984)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    922469554457
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit blad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has sidewall damage

  19. Pass96,186 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    716001574193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,030 miles (+8,441)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,030 miles
    Test number
    145925764151
    • 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)

  21. Pass87,589 miles (+10,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,589 miles
    Test number
    249937853176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,826 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    257543152424
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r belt not touched

  23. Pass76,826 miles (+8,900)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    369463952133
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r belt not touched

  24. Pass67,926 miles (+9,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,926 miles
    Test number
    218985951433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,801 miles (+11,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    523298650107
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass47,548 miles (+9,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,548 miles
    Test number
    783219439147
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass38,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    623149328130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VMF

Does LR05 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VMF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VMF?
The MOT on LR05 VMF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VMF done?
LR05 VMF was recorded at 153,706 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,277 miles a year.
Has LR05 VMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VMF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VMF 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 VMF find?
LR05 VMF passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge. 275/40/20; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 315/35/20, and 3 more.

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