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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

LS55 TLOMOT history

LS55 TLO is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LS55 TLO silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,213 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TLO was last recorded at 124,213 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 3,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2019: 112,611 miles, lower than 112,895 miles on 1 Apr 2019.

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
120,438 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,775 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,213 miles
  • 2023 – 120,438 miles
  • 2019 – 112,611 miles
  • 2018 – 109,304 miles
  • 2017 – 105,651 miles
  • 2015 – 98,698 miles
  • 2014 – 94,175 miles
  • 2013 – 90,343 miles
  • 2012 – 84,905 miles
  • 2011 – 78,619 miles
  • 2010 – 72,662 miles
  • 2008 – 52,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,213 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,213 miles (+3,775)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,213 miles
    Test number
    364708344920
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,438 miles (+7,827)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    952715742648
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass112,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,611 miles
    Test number
    102033106024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front panel damage
    • AdvisoryVarious dash lights blinking?

  4. Fail112,611 miles (-284)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,611 miles
    Test number
    585977704769
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front panel damage
    • AdvisoryVarious dash lights blinking?

  5. Fail112,895 miles (+3,591)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,895 miles
    Test number
    329362684179
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component insecure Mirror Casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Wipers Not Tested (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Lamp On
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass109,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,304 miles
    Test number
    942060069530
    • AdvisoryAbs light flashed along with 4x4 lamp recommend getting checked

  7. Fail109,304 miles (+3,653)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,304 miles
    Test number
    569191492998
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAbs light flashed along with 4x4 lamp recommend getting checked

  8. Pass105,651 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,651 miles
    Test number
    137122310349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail105,651 miles (+6,953)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,651 miles
    Test number
    626817969431
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 4x4 indicates fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass98,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    598861915190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,698 miles (+4,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    595751915113
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass94,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    769195414152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,175 miles (+3,832)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    915265214180
    • 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass90,343 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    399942373148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,905 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    199615272181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,853 miles (+6,234)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,853 miles
    Test number
    247661972482
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass78,619 miles (+5,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    675429191019
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

  18. Pass72,662 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    903460050078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,469 miles (+19,511)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    194603920497
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    940495048335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 TLO

Does LS55 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 TLO is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TLO?
The MOT on LS55 TLO is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 TLO done?
LS55 TLO was recorded at 124,213 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has LS55 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TLO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 TLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 TLO find?
LS55 TLO passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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