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BMW X5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LS55 JHOMOT history

LS55 JHO is a grey petrol BMW X5 first used on 12 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LS55 JHO grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,778 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 JHO
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
12 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 JHO was last recorded at 102,778 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 5,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2012: 41,136 miles, lower than 79,885 miles on 28 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,897 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,881 miles
Average per year
4,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,778 miles
  • 2025 – 96,897 miles
  • 2024 – 96,654 miles
  • 2023 – 96,116 miles
  • 2022 – 95,318 miles
  • 2021 – 93,329 miles
  • 2020 – 89,535 miles
  • 2019 – 83,503 miles
  • 2018 – 74,826 miles
  • 2017 – 67,449 miles
  • 2016 – 61,949 miles
  • 2015 – 54,152 miles
  • 2014 – 46,042 miles
  • 2012 – 41,136 miles
  • 2011 – 79,885 miles
  • 2009 – 28,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,778 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,778 miles (+5,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    618388056043
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,897 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,897 miles
    Test number
    238649198275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,881 miles (+227)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,881 miles
    Test number
    168286167799
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,654 miles (+538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    395166927693
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber outer casings rusty,not considered seriously weakened.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel getting high and effort only just met limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner shoulder of tread worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn thin and discs lightly scored and worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn low on outer shoulder.

  5. Pass96,116 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    785435635903
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered with grease,both sides of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met required limit.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,318 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    673288797096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    372835848826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,329 miles (+3,794)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    991272046479
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass89,535 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    605457109285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail89,485 miles (+5,982)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    201424131208
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    614006632840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,503 miles (+8,677)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    417914234928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,826 miles (+7,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    740028598070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    688312763680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail67,449 miles (+5,500)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    430612307048
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass61,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    383598001841
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edge

  17. Fail61,949 miles (+7,797)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    879892753112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edge

  18. Pass54,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    832553954585
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge and cut in nearside
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance near limit

  19. Fail54,152 miles (+8,110)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    335885755207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge and cut in nearside
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance near limit

  20. Pass46,042 miles (+4,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    605313114150
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged

  21. Pass41,136 miles (-38,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,136 miles
    Test number
    177274112349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,885 miles (+45,168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    668808911164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,717 miles (+6,364)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,717 miles
    Test number
    878907211168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    312386009381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 JHO

Does LS55 JHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 JHO is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 JHO?
The MOT on LS55 JHO is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 JHO done?
LS55 JHO was recorded at 102,778 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
Has LS55 JHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 JHO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 JHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 JHO find?
LS55 JHO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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