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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 BYBMOT history

LS55 BYB is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS55 BYB silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,176 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BYB was last recorded at 128,176 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,689 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,487 miles
Average per year
6,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,176 miles
  • 2025 – 124,689 miles
  • 2024 – 122,589 miles
  • 2023 – 118,312 miles
  • 2022 – 115,723 miles
  • 2021 – 112,243 miles
  • 2020 – 109,209 miles
  • 2018 – 105,518 miles
  • 2017 – 102,361 miles
  • 2016 – 96,051 miles
  • 2015 – 82,322 miles
  • 2014 – 77,629 miles
  • 2013 – 73,762 miles
  • 2012 – 53,621 miles
  • 2011 – 45,587 miles
  • 2009 – 29,309 miles
  • 2008 – 20,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,176 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,176 miles
    Test number
    932152300058
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,173 miles (+3,484)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,173 miles
    Test number
    100881824697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,689 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,689 miles
    Test number
    356062943842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,681 miles (+2,092)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    444868050694
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,589 miles (+4,277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    518422984719
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pad wear sensors insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Caliper spring clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass118,312 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,312 miles
    Test number
    840501635651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,723 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    978496893540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,611 miles (+3,368)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    560460618899
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass112,243 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    577252743808
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Under Tray Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail112,146 miles (+2,937)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    366523213472
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,209 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,209 miles
    Test number
    559794515307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail109,208 miles (+3,690)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    357760138406
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass105,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    827755261416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,518 miles (+3,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    238258161626
    • Repaired at testFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass102,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    573754456987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,361 miles (+6,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    968205285924
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass96,051 miles (+13,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,051 miles
    Test number
    899095162982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    997708515298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,322 miles (+4,693)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    355358015498
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass77,629 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    138393324271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,762 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    708485413244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,748 miles (+20,127)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    856094613213
    • FailureNearside 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. Pass53,621 miles (+42)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    908270612074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged and tread getting low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail53,579 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    457536102096
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged and tread getting low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail53,558 miles (+7,971)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    729956902087
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wwearing low

  26. Fail45,587 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    409401221094
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass45,587 miles (+16,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    527251321022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass29,309 miles (+8,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    481526959492
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn badly on inner edges (through to cords soon)

  29. Pass20,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,395 miles
    Test number
    973506618399
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about LS55 BYB

Does LS55 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BYB is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BYB?
The MOT on LS55 BYB is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BYB done?
LS55 BYB was recorded at 128,176 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
Has LS55 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BYB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 BYB 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 BYB find?
LS55 BYB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear windscreen wiper blade defective; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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