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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 GAXMOT history

LS55 GAX is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LS55 GAX blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,819 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 GAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 GAX was last recorded at 184,819 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,036 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,783 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,819 miles
  • 2024 – 178,036 miles
  • 2023 – 163,384 miles
  • 2022 – 149,012 miles
  • 2021 – 142,319 miles
  • 2020 – 132,791 miles
  • 2019 – 126,148 miles
  • 2018 – 120,533 miles
  • 2017 – 115,005 miles
  • 2016 – 105,568 miles
  • 2015 – 96,479 miles
  • 2014 – 91,709 miles
  • 2013 – 79,423 miles
  • 2012 – 67,999 miles
  • 2011 – 54,302 miles
  • 2010 – 40,442 miles
  • 2009 – 31,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,819 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,819 miles (+6,783)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,819 miles
    Test number
    175634077068
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,036 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,036 miles
    Test number
    569463360635
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail178,035 miles (+14,651)13 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,035 miles
    Test number
    794762371491
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stuck,unable to be tested. (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy/foggy lens. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt unable to be clipped in buckle,unable to move buckle in correct position. (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy/foggy lens. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on.

  4. Pass163,384 miles (+14,372)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,384 miles
    Test number
    497882973791
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror dark
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked N/S not in drivers view

  5. Pass149,012 miles (+6,693)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    730229631935
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass142,319 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,319 miles
    Test number
    836149132661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail142,318 miles (+9,527)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,318 miles
    Test number
    560228274172
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass132,791 miles (+6,643)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,791 miles
    Test number
    971115224891
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,148 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,148 miles
    Test number
    279873294294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,946 miles (+5,413)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    177703214992
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass120,533 miles (+5,528)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    944823922960
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,005 miles (+9,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,005 miles
    Test number
    619079475950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all road tyres (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass105,568 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    121537003905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,479 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,479 miles
    Test number
    459496960846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,709 miles (+6,306)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,709 miles
    Test number
    225792254323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass85,403 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    527726804012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    128284813018
    • NoteTraction control light on

  18. Fail79,423 miles (+11,424)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    149184813458
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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.C.1b)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  19. Pass67,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    668696112076
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Fail67,999 miles (+13,697)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    655516212021
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Pass54,302 miles (+13,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    358357401064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    793037100099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,442 miles (+9,351)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    114437800415
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass31,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,091 miles
    Test number
    194367219097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 GAX

Does LS55 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 GAX is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 GAX?
The MOT on LS55 GAX is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 GAX done?
LS55 GAX was recorded at 184,819 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has LS55 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 GAX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 GAX 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 GAX find?
LS55 GAX passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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