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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 TNJMOT history

LS55 TNJ is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 204,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS55 TNJ black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
204,852 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TNJ
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TNJ was last recorded at 204,852 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2012: 94,819 miles, lower than 796,904 miles on 25 May 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
204,851 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,852 miles
  • 2025 – 199,876 miles
  • 2024 – 195,787 miles
  • 2023 – 188,942 miles
  • 2022 – 181,976 miles
  • 2021 – 174,386 miles
  • 2019 – 163,016 miles
  • 2018 – 154,982 miles
  • 2017 – 147,422 miles
  • 2016 – 140,278 miles
  • 2015 – 133,671 miles
  • 2014 – 122,496 miles
  • 2013 – 110,559 miles
  • 2012 – 94,819 miles
  • 2011 – 796,904 miles
  • 2010 – 60,943 miles
  • 2009 – 42,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,852 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,852 miles (+1)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    204,852 miles
    Test number
    723121671123
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail204,851 miles (+4,975)4 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,851 miles
    Test number
    919325876619
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes esp the nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,876 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    199,876 miles
    Test number
    865795076629
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged badly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail199,875 miles (+4,088)2 dangerous2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,875 miles
    Test number
    682708809541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged badly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,787 miles (+1)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    195,787 miles
    Test number
    213827010475
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail195,786 miles (+6,844)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,786 miles
    Test number
    915353839804
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,942 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,942 miles
    Test number
    168901611285
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail188,941 miles (+6,965)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,941 miles
    Test number
    395280215269
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass181,976 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    181,976 miles
    Test number
    303986090862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail181,975 miles (+7,589)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,975 miles
    Test number
    717619824443
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working ind light on instead of side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass174,386 miles (+11,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,386 miles
    Test number
    976567152312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass163,016 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,016 miles
    Test number
    246821633359
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail163,015 miles (+8,033)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,015 miles
    Test number
    227625667661
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass154,982 miles (+7,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,982 miles
    Test number
    426401572292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met req

  15. Pass147,422 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,422 miles
    Test number
    513968202518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack, slight damage outside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail147,421 miles (+7,143)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,421 miles
    Test number
    100200627880
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack, slight damage outside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass140,278 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    140,278 miles
    Test number
    384135618858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,671 miles (+11,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    237946945179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,496 miles (+11,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,496 miles
    Test number
    939573444169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass110,559 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,559 miles
    Test number
    957463643182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,557 miles (+15,738)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    458710643149
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside 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 Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass94,819 miles (-702,085)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    995546742140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass796,904 miles (+735,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    796,904 miles
    Test number
    326855041167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    221693510124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,943 miles (+17,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    590789000185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass42,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    921258649071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 TNJ

Does LS55 TNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 TNJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TNJ?
The MOT on LS55 TNJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 TNJ done?
LS55 TNJ was recorded at 204,852 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has LS55 TNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TNJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 TNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 TNJ find?
LS55 TNJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective hazy; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 5 more.

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