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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 VUJMOT history

LR55 VUJ is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

LR55 VUJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
126,248 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUJ was last recorded at 126,248 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 3,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2012: 61,684 miles, lower than 61,685 miles on 26 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,798 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,450 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,248 miles
  • 2025 – 122,798 miles
  • 2024 – 120,165 miles
  • 2023 – 117,120 miles
  • 2022 – 115,362 miles
  • 2021 – 113,435 miles
  • 2020 – 109,493 miles
  • 2019 – 107,433 miles
  • 2018 – 104,113 miles
  • 2017 – 100,200 miles
  • 2015 – 88,460 miles
  • 2014 – 78,507 miles
  • 2013 – 69,500 miles
  • 2012 – 61,684 miles
  • 2010 – 47,961 miles
  • 2009 – 34,740 miles
  • 2008 – 22,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,248 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,248 miles (+3,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    778536577021
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,798 miles (+2,633)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    939473859971
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass120,165 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    865961219917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,086 miles (+2,966)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    357806770672
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,120 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    323630052594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail117,112 miles (+1,750)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,112 miles
    Test number
    436096089304
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass115,362 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,362 miles
    Test number
    402665743773
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail115,356 miles (+1,921)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,356 miles
    Test number
    825954337165
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,435 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    444822180168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,432 miles (+3,939)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    423352648276
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,493 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    895244137283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail109,483 miles (+2,050)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,483 miles
    Test number
    911705325900
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,433 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    107,433 miles
    Test number
    401035151592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,113 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    627457706253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,200 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,200 miles
    Test number
    839181950299
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryExtensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
    • AdvisoryOversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

  16. Fail100,187 miles (+11,727)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    494015432437
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryExtensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
    • AdvisoryOversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

  17. Pass88,460 miles (+9,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,460 miles
    Test number
    949645854222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,507 miles (+329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    759197264262
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to the front wheels
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Fail78,178 miles (+8,678)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    739650264291
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to the front wheels
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass69,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    359096963235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail69,500 miles (+70)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    758146963289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail69,430 miles (+7,746)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,430 miles
    Test number
    708461763282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass61,684 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    155171972277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail61,685 miles (+13,724)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    348390072219
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    581042970202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,961 miles (+13,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    321462970408
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass34,740 miles (+12,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    113153279206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass22,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,708 miles
    Test number
    340166778426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VUJ

Does LR55 VUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VUJ is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUJ?
The MOT on LR55 VUJ is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VUJ done?
LR55 VUJ was recorded at 126,248 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has LR55 VUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VUJ find?
LR55 VUJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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