BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LR55 GWUMOT history
LR55 GWU is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 130,854 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 GWU
- 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
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 GWU was last recorded at 130,854 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,244 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 610 miles
- Average per year
- 5,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,854 miles
- 2024 – 130,244 miles
- 2023 – 129,217 miles
- 2022 – 127,035 miles
- 2021 – 124,059 miles
- 2020 – 121,409 miles
- 2018 – 117,303 miles
- 2017 – 115,463 miles
- 2016 – 110,418 miles
- 2015 – 103,575 miles
- 2014 – 98,365 miles
- 2013 – 81,109 miles
- 2012 – 69,744 miles
- 2011 – 59,345 miles
- 2010 – 46,722 miles
- 2009 – 38,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,854 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,854 miles (+610)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 130,854 miles
- Test number
- 842782947946
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass130,244 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 130,244 miles
- Test number
- 452357942834
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,244 miles (+1,027)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,244 miles
- Test number
- 709647315426
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,217 miles (+2,182)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 129,217 miles
- Test number
- 685991172158
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens slightly defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,035 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 555421499671
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily undersealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot seaping
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear pitting strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail127,035 miles (+2,976)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 191073288368
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily undersealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot seaping
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear pitting strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass124,059 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 124,059 miles
- Test number
- 171039167236
- AdvisoryO/s front ball joint slight play
- AdvisoryO/s front cv boot loose
Pass121,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,409 miles
- Test number
- 694425284448
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 692796509069
- AdvisoryInner brake pipes corroding at rear
FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 938821256167
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryInner brake pipes corroding at rear
Pass117,303 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,303 miles
- Test number
- 112106035265
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,274 miles (+1,811)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,274 miles
- Test number
- 386423724810
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,463 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 115,463 miles
- Test number
- 314703337153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,450 miles (+5,032)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,450 miles
- Test number
- 436740518198
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass110,418 miles (+6,843)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 110,418 miles
- Test number
- 833451804954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 103,575 miles
- Test number
- 375049255365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,575 miles (+5,210)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,575 miles
- Test number
- 524015071533
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass98,365 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 98,365 miles
- Test number
- 817564354278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,355 miles (+3,574)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,355 miles
- Test number
- 486350834249
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteEml on
Pass94,781 miles (+13,672)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 94,781 miles
- Test number
- 389992374073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,109 miles (+11,365)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,109 miles
- Test number
- 169785563011
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass69,744 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,744 miles
- Test number
- 707228862071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,638 miles (+10,293)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,638 miles
- Test number
- 847311862019
- 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass59,345 miles (+12,623)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,345 miles
- Test number
- 538380941074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,722 miles (+7,896)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 46,722 miles
- Test number
- 524404730021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,826 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,826 miles
- Test number
- 174757229442
- NoteN/S rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteO/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge
Questions about LR55 GWU
- Does LR55 GWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 GWU expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 GWU?
- The MOT on LR55 GWU 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 LR55 GWU done?
- LR55 GWU was recorded at 130,854 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
- Has LR55 GWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 GWU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 GWU 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 LR55 GWU find?
- LR55 GWU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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