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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR55 VAJMOT history

LR55 VAJ is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

LR55 VAJ grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
85,154 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VAJ
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
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VAJ was last recorded at 85,154 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 3,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,468 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,686 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,154 miles
  • 2021 – 81,468 miles
  • 2020 – 76,380 miles
  • 2019 – 70,589 miles
  • 2018 – 66,391 miles
  • 2017 – 62,161 miles
  • 2016 – 57,674 miles
  • 2015 – 50,532 miles
  • 2014 – 47,024 miles
  • 2013 – 42,328 miles
  • 2012 – 34,003 miles
  • 2011 – 32,664 miles
  • 2010 – 27,148 miles
  • 2009 – 22,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,154 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • UNABLE TO CHECK OFFSIDE REAR SEAT AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,154 miles (+3,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    885836734073
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,468 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    633542369953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,380 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    636416671581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,379 miles (+4,848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    761563643665
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,531 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    300748036931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,589 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    105116549147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,391 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    387936118170
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail66,391 miles (+4,230)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    545848426918
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    489789726956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail62,161 miles (+4,487)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    377776072866
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,674 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    101273440709
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have worn tread and are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer seats have child seats fitted - unable to fully test adult belts
    • AdvisoryOil mist around engine under tray
    • AdvisoryOil mist around power steering pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads have some wear
    • AdvisorySome wear and lipping to front brake discs

  12. Fail57,674 miles (+7,142)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    153417916193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have worn tread and are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer seats have child seats fitted - unable to fully test adult belts
    • AdvisoryOil mist around engine under tray
    • AdvisoryOil mist around power steering pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads have some wear
    • AdvisorySome wear and lipping to front brake discs

  13. Pass50,532 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    970228770705
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHS STARTING TO SPLIT
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO CHECK OFFSIDE REAR SEAT AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

  14. Fail50,531 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    845070031202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRE CRACKED ALL OVER
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO CHECK OFFSIDE REAR SEAT AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

  15. Pass47,024 miles (+4,696)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    415464364397
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes perished
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass42,328 miles (+8,325)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    618874763392
    • NoteBoth front outer cv gaitors cracked
    • NoteFront washers weak

  17. Pass34,003 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,003 miles
    Test number
    947037182166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,999 miles (+1,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    906984182126
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,664 miles (+5,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    806562351237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,148 miles (+4,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    661334360075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDampness to power steering pipes. pass and advice.

  21. Pass22,708 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,708 miles
    Test number
    340001369028
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perrishing

Questions about LR55 VAJ

Does LR55 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VAJ expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VAJ?
The MOT on LR55 VAJ expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VAJ done?
LR55 VAJ was recorded at 85,154 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has LR55 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VAJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
LR55 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear.

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