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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR05 YHXMOT history

LR05 YHX is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 10 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

LR05 YHX grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
196,750 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YHX was last recorded at 196,750 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,621 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
7,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,750 miles
  • 2024 – 185,659 miles
  • 2023 – 167,341 miles
  • 2022 – 159,030 miles
  • 2021 – 152,896 miles
  • 2020 – 146,614 miles
  • 2019 – 141,764 miles
  • 2018 – 139,510 miles
  • 2017 – 132,145 miles
  • 2016 – 131,980 miles
  • 2015 – 128,053 miles
  • 2014 – 123,205 miles
  • 2013 – 116,518 miles
  • 2012 – 110,334 miles
  • 2011 – 102,332 miles
  • 2010 – 93,460 miles
  • 2009 – 86,297 miles
  • 2008 – 71,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,750 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,750 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,750 miles
    Test number
    262115932748
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail196,621 miles (+10,962)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,621 miles
    Test number
    779779616074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,659 miles (+18,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    185,659 miles
    Test number
    337106410982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,341 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,341 miles
    Test number
    169525252322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,339 miles (+8,309)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,339 miles
    Test number
    256780263845
    • 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,030 miles
    Test number
    791184548373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail159,029 miles (+6,133)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,029 miles
    Test number
    765593646726
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    430927864238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,896 miles (+6,282)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    389564124905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,614 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,614 miles
    Test number
    817254525627
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,764 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,764 miles
    Test number
    824166242342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,510 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,510 miles
    Test number
    503223433429
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail139,416 miles (+7,271)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,416 miles
    Test number
    415729026747
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass132,145 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,145 miles
    Test number
    559202988017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,980 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,980 miles
    Test number
    347249228049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • 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)

  16. Fail131,968 miles (+3,915)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,968 miles
    Test number
    307176618216
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense slightly cracked, does not emit white light
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of body muddy

  17. Pass128,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,053 miles
    Test number
    272677169542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,053 miles (+4,848)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,053 miles
    Test number
    536869742440
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass123,205 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,205 miles
    Test number
    116700864210
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass116,518 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,518 miles
    Test number
    869256863209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,334 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    239838472284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,296 miles (+7,964)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,296 miles
    Test number
    819052172296
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass102,332 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    967720691249
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail102,311 miles (+8,851)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    369796781457
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass93,460 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    613424660271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,297 miles (+14,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    112123279277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,544 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,544 miles
    Test number
    191244748143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside wiper poor
    • NoteSteering rack noisy

Questions about LR05 YHX

Does LR05 YHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YHX expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YHX?
The MOT on LR05 YHX expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YHX done?
LR05 YHX was recorded at 196,750 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 7,252 miles a year.
Has LR05 YHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YHX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 YHX 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 YHX find?
LR05 YHX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame to body.

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