
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LS55 SZYMOT history
LS55 SZY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 136,829 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 SZY
- 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
- 6 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 SZY was last recorded at 136,829 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 13,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 123,035 miles · 19 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 13,794 miles
- Average per year
- 7,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 136,829 miles
- 2021 – 123,035 miles
- 2020 – 114,276 miles
- 2019 – 103,597 miles
- 2018 – 95,089 miles
- 2017 – 87,469 miles
- 2016 – 78,554 miles
- 2015 – 73,743 miles
- 2014 – 67,109 miles
- 2013 – 63,484 miles
- 2012 – 58,070 miles
- 2010 – 43,105 miles
- 2009 – 34,827 miles
- 2008 – 27,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,829 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 136,829 miles
- Test number
- 890689894449
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,826 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,826 miles
- Test number
- 471470990359
- MajorOffside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 803507728943
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 900248896725
- MajorEmissions not tested Excessive Smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,035 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 123,035 miles
- Test number
- 429960301110
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,033 miles (+8,757)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,033 miles
- Test number
- 598692080106
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass114,276 miles (+10,679)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 114,276 miles
- Test number
- 119180382904
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,597 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,597 miles
- Test number
- 629459969634
- 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))
Fail103,597 miles (+8,508)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,597 miles
- Test number
- 359757095950
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- 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))
Pass95,089 miles (+7,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,089 miles
- Test number
- 398830256165
- 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)
Pass87,469 miles (+8,915)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 87,469 miles
- Test number
- 475927847986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,554 miles (+4,811)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 78,554 miles
- Test number
- 942673676404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,743 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,743 miles
- Test number
- 718258895157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,742 miles (+6,633)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,742 miles
- Test number
- 957147495182
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass67,109 miles (+3,625)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,109 miles
- Test number
- 159979504265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,484 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,484 miles
- Test number
- 695681813210
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail63,484 miles (+5,414)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,484 miles
- Test number
- 527600113252
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,070 miles (+1,810)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 58,070 miles
- Test number
- 536759412200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,260 miles (+19)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,260 miles
- Test number
- 278390992058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres different size to rear tyres
Fail56,241 miles (+13,136)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,241 miles
- Test number
- 308496682095
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres different size to rear tyres
Pass43,105 miles (+8,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 43,105 miles
- Test number
- 492841840486
- 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)
Pass34,827 miles (+7,728)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 34,827 miles
- Test number
- 412967539431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,099 miles
- Test number
- 243378538331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 SZY
- Does LS55 SZY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 SZY expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 SZY?
- The MOT on LS55 SZY expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 SZY done?
- LS55 SZY was recorded at 136,829 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 7,265 miles a year.
- Has LS55 SZY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 SZY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS55 SZY 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 SZY find?
- LS55 SZY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.
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