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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 OLVMOT history

LS55 OLV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

LS55 OLV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
166,089 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OLV
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
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OLV was last recorded at 166,089 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 12,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2012: 89,364 miles, lower than 89,385 miles on 22 Aug 2012.

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
153,307 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
12,782 miles
Average per year
8,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,089 miles
  • 2023 – 153,307 miles
  • 2022 – 147,020 miles
  • 2021 – 138,286 miles
  • 2020 – 134,744 miles
  • 2019 – 131,415 miles
  • 2017 – 126,277 miles
  • 2016 – 110,723 miles
  • 2014 – 99,605 miles
  • 2013 – 95,020 miles
  • 2012 – 89,364 miles
  • 2011 – 72,425 miles
  • 2010 – 57,163 miles
  • 2009 – 44,197 miles
  • 2008 – 32,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,089 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,089 miles (+12,782)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,089 miles
    Test number
    120957607920
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  2. Pass153,307 miles (+6,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,307 miles
    Test number
    286292690330
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr(Inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & OSF(FRNT INNER) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass147,020 miles (+8,734)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,020 miles
    Test number
    531530096462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush high lighted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush high lighted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  4. Pass138,286 miles (+3,542)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,286 miles
    Test number
    120800721054
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,744 miles (+3,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,744 miles
    Test number
    766796166327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass131,415 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    859572437750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,332 miles (+5,055)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,332 miles
    Test number
    306569784479
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. Pass126,277 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,277 miles
    Test number
    789265116067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,960 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    417209751796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,723 miles (+11,118)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,723 miles
    Test number
    907625820368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,605 miles (+4,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    868978714369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass95,020 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    928559003368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,364 miles (-21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    589626432218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail89,385 miles (+16,960)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    709855432210
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass72,425 miles (+15,262)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    717593741284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,163 miles (+12,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    360749240241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,197 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,197 miles
    Test number
    270957259244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    163302528356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LS55 OLV

Does LS55 OLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OLV expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OLV?
The MOT on LS55 OLV expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OLV done?
LS55 OLV was recorded at 166,089 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 8,425 miles a year.
Has LS55 OLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OLV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 OLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 OLV find?
LS55 OLV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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