BMW X5
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LS55 PBOMOT history
LS55 PBO is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,275 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 184,275 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 PBO
- 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
- 22 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 PBO was last recorded at 184,275 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,263 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 8,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,275 miles
- 2025 – 177,130 miles
- 2024 – 167,477 miles
- 2023 – 158,538 miles
- 2022 – 152,544 miles
- 2021 – 146,876 miles
- 2020 – 143,568 miles
- 2019 – 138,886 miles
- 2018 – 131,020 miles
- 2017 – 121,345 miles
- 2016 – 111,568 miles
- 2015 – 102,548 miles
- 2014 – 93,357 miles
- 2013 – 83,276 miles
- 2012 – 74,845 miles
- 2011 – 64,970 miles
- 2010 – 59,301 miles
- 2009 – 46,080 miles
- 2008 – 32,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,275 miles
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,275 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 184,275 miles
- Test number
- 871980085914
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail184,263 miles (+7,133)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,263 miles
- Test number
- 473092813829
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,130 miles (+39)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 177,130 miles
- Test number
- 312460940027
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail177,091 miles (+9,614)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,091 miles
- Test number
- 649434712578
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,477 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 167,477 miles
- Test number
- 502404069123
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,477 miles (+8,939)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,477 miles
- Test number
- 646872571615
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,538 miles (+5,994)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 158,538 miles
- Test number
- 920596932610
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Pass152,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 152,544 miles
- Test number
- 981099369721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,544 miles (+5,668)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,544 miles
- Test number
- 510197739466
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,876 miles (+3,308)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 146,876 miles
- Test number
- 653130372127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,568 miles (+4,682)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 143,568 miles
- Test number
- 298980314228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,886 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 138,886 miles
- Test number
- 566110716425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,020 miles (+9,675)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 131,020 miles
- Test number
- 996509490960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,345 miles (+9,777)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 121,345 miles
- Test number
- 391223694805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,568 miles
- Test number
- 384722433165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,568 miles (+9,020)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,568 miles
- Test number
- 462122044045
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass102,548 miles (+9,191)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 102,548 miles
- Test number
- 966497155145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,357 miles (+10,081)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 93,357 miles
- Test number
- 896378154199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,276 miles
- Test number
- 107246553164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,276 miles (+8,431)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,276 miles
- Test number
- 168284753196
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass74,845 miles (+9,875)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 74,845 miles
- Test number
- 465180962115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,970 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,970 miles
- Test number
- 129521151146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,959 miles (+5,658)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,959 miles
- Test number
- 425790911170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,301 miles (+13,221)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 59,301 miles
- Test number
- 451840530488
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteEdges of front brake discs slightly corroded
Pass46,080 miles (+13,178)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 46,080 miles
- Test number
- 490541639375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- NoteIner shoulders of rear tyres excessively worn, cords not exposed
Pass32,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 32,902 miles
- Test number
- 863418918369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 PBO
- Does LS55 PBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PBO is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 PBO?
- The MOT on LS55 PBO is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 PBO done?
- LS55 PBO was recorded at 184,275 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,531 miles a year.
- Has LS55 PBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 PBO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 PBO 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 PBO find?
- LS55 PBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged both; trailer electrical socket insecure; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 5 more.
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