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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS05 DGZMOT history

LS05 DGZ is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LS05 DGZ 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 Oct 2025
Mileage
154,936 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DGZ
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
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 DGZ was last recorded at 154,936 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,867 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,069 miles
Average per year
7,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,936 miles
  • 2024 – 153,867 miles
  • 2023 – 152,090 miles
  • 2022 – 149,636 miles
  • 2021 – 144,120 miles
  • 2020 – 139,954 miles
  • 2019 – 125,013 miles
  • 2018 – 110,948 miles
  • 2017 – 95,370 miles
  • 2016 – 76,751 miles
  • 2015 – 61,129 miles
  • 2014 – 54,481 miles
  • 2013 – 48,606 miles
  • 2012 – 42,985 miles
  • 2010 – 35,041 miles
  • 2009 – 29,806 miles
  • 2008 – 25,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,936 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Level arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Stone Chips Front Screen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear cross member mounting has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,936 miles (+1,069)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,936 miles
    Test number
    801439508246
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Level arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,867 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,867 miles
    Test number
    862401310184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,866 miles (+1,776)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,866 miles
    Test number
    963811587237
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,090 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,090 miles
    Test number
    808383401733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,089 miles (+2,453)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,089 miles
    Test number
    493618908705
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps plastic Lenses deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,636 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    565580080209
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious Brake Pipes Corroded.

  7. Fail149,631 miles (+5,511)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,631 miles
    Test number
    685592316821
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDoor mirrors deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass144,120 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,120 miles
    Test number
    327760479061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone Chips Front Screen.

  9. Fail144,117 miles (+4,163)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,117 miles
    Test number
    804217671662
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone Chips Front Screen.

  10. Pass139,954 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    960948096629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cross member mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryStone chips front screen
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty

  11. Fail139,950 miles (+14,937)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,950 miles
    Test number
    667343784693
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cross member mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryStone chips front screen
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty

  12. Pass125,013 miles (+14,065)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,013 miles
    Test number
    998753424586
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone Chips in Windscreen, Not Affecting Drivers view
    • AdvisoryVarious Brake Pipes Corroded.

  13. Pass110,948 miles (+15,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,948 miles
    Test number
    567790564832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass95,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    920461046574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail95,364 miles (+18,613)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    174439883665
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,751 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    644305633659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,743 miles (+15,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    259127620343
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass61,129 miles (+6,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    197433805167
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass54,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    348385104196
    • NoteHandbrake just efficient 19%

  20. Fail54,480 miles (+5,874)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    145775604128
    • 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)
    • NoteHandbrake just efficient 19%

  21. Pass48,606 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,606 miles
    Test number
    318936713173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail48,484 miles (+5,499)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    718048603173
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,985 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    589021222146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,861 miles (+7,820)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,861 miles
    Test number
    658384812186
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth wipers have small splits

  25. Pass35,041 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,041 miles
    Test number
    650809590295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,806 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    652816789213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,240 miles
    Test number
    923788868270
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 DGZ

Does LS05 DGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DGZ expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DGZ?
The MOT on LS05 DGZ expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DGZ done?
LS05 DGZ was recorded at 154,936 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 7,604 miles a year.
Has LS05 DGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DGZ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 DGZ 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 LS05 DGZ find?
LS05 DGZ failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear seat belt not functioning as intended; driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 11 more.

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