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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 BYOMOT history

LS55 BYO is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

LS55 BYO black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
155,123 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BYO
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
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BYO was last recorded at 155,123 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 3,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,652 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,471 miles
Average per year
7,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,123 miles
  • 2023 – 151,652 miles
  • 2022 – 147,503 miles
  • 2021 – 144,053 miles
  • 2020 – 142,010 miles
  • 2019 – 138,654 miles
  • 2018 – 131,564 miles
  • 2017 – 123,611 miles
  • 2016 – 115,774 miles
  • 2015 – 105,966 miles
  • 2014 – 97,400 miles
  • 2013 – 83,722 miles
  • 2012 – 72,651 miles
  • 2011 – 59,497 miles
  • 2010 – 46,404 miles
  • 2009 – 36,133 miles
  • 2008 – 27,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,123 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,123 miles (+3,471)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,123 miles
    Test number
    331019636127
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,652 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,652 miles
    Test number
    304715176055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,503 miles (+3,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,503 miles
    Test number
    618298307156
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass144,053 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    227571935209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    178833149051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,010 miles (+3,356)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    586524633150
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,654 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    668554104272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail138,330 miles (+6,766)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,330 miles
    Test number
    425545412875
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,564 miles (+7,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,564 miles
    Test number
    224593674602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,611 miles
    Test number
    909137067101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,611 miles (+7,837)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,611 miles
    Test number
    645135031729
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass115,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    489803384090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail115,774 miles (+9,808)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    383620498896
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass105,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,966 miles
    Test number
    476568024893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,966 miles (+8,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,966 miles
    Test number
    539602133343
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass97,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    368670894405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,400 miles (+13,678)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    178020194288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass83,722 miles (+11,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    777881893253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,651 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,651 miles
    Test number
    425323102451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,648 miles (+13,151)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,648 miles
    Test number
    635618492242
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has nail in tread

  21. Pass59,497 miles (+13,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    385293691279
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail46,404 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    364062290211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass46,404 miles (+10,271)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    423022690224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,133 miles (+8,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    351000109304
    • 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)

  25. Pass27,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,887 miles
    Test number
    571244808302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BYO

Does LS55 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BYO expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BYO?
The MOT on LS55 BYO expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BYO done?
LS55 BYO was recorded at 155,123 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 7,967 miles a year.
Has LS55 BYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BYO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 BYO 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 BYO find?
LS55 BYO passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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