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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LS55 BXBMOT history

LS55 BXB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LS55 BXB silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,473 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BXB was last recorded at 152,473 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,471 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,473 miles
  • 2024 – 138,599 miles
  • 2023 – 130,076 miles
  • 2022 – 117,422 miles
  • 2021 – 102,162 miles
  • 2020 – 89,437 miles
  • 2019 – 83,348 miles
  • 2018 – 75,508 miles
  • 2017 – 66,400 miles
  • 2016 – 53,564 miles
  • 2015 – 43,420 miles
  • 2014 – 40,686 miles
  • 2013 – 37,378 miles
  • 2012 – 35,271 miles
  • 2011 – 32,603 miles
  • 2010 – 29,117 miles
  • 2009 – 25,897 miles
  • 2008 – 22,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,473 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • N/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • O/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,473 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,473 miles
    Test number
    721736562151
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail152,471 miles (+13,872)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,471 miles
    Test number
    274723633542
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative RATCHET NOT ENGAGING (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass138,599 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    712639992055
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle and to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail138,598 miles (+8,522)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    694536334852
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle and to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass130,076 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,076 miles
    Test number
    509098622773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,075 miles (+12,653)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    198624309228
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,422 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    603464509401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,421 miles (+15,259)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    820773092820
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,162 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,162 miles
    Test number
    873501970460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail102,161 miles (+12,724)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    207288326758
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,437 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    571617931608
    • AdvisoryRear no plate is cracked

  12. Pass83,348 miles (+7,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    593085033343
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass75,508 miles (+9,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    416246482382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,400 miles (+12,836)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    690210860897
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass53,564 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    218531701279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail53,551 miles (+10,131)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    862575641747
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn to 1.6mm of tread on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass43,420 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    296905632170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,686 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    469631904460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,378 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    355361903382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,271 miles (+2,668)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    827952092244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Pass32,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    679668771292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,603 miles (+3,486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    957598071256
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass29,117 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    781275880240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,897 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    302934599495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    443124908441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BXB

Does LS55 BXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BXB is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BXB?
The MOT on LS55 BXB is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BXB done?
LS55 BXB was recorded at 152,473 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has LS55 BXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BXB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 BXB 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 LS55 BXB find?
LS55 BXB passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 3 more.

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