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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LS55 VNOMOT history

LS55 VNO is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LS55 VNO grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,223 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VNO was last recorded at 176,223 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 11,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,071 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,152 miles
Average per year
8,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,223 miles
  • 2024 – 165,071 miles
  • 2023 – 156,019 miles
  • 2022 – 151,277 miles
  • 2021 – 143,529 miles
  • 2020 – 125,848 miles
  • 2019 – 116,995 miles
  • 2018 – 106,811 miles
  • 2017 – 102,722 miles
  • 2016 – 98,994 miles
  • 2015 – 92,354 miles
  • 2013 – 75,599 miles
  • 2012 – 66,491 miles
  • 2009 – 47,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,223 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,223 miles (+11,152)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,223 miles
    Test number
    700082195668
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,071 miles (+9,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,071 miles
    Test number
    804595100309
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,019 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,019 miles
    Test number
    643802498918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,277 miles (+7,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,277 miles
    Test number
    533344647339
    • 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))

  5. Pass143,529 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,529 miles
    Test number
    290473079586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,672 miles
    Test number
    696155994110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,672 miles (+10,824)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,672 miles
    Test number
    311263763813
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,848 miles (+8,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    981490375305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    582154620960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,995 miles (+10,184)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    536280325334
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass106,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,811 miles
    Test number
    629334996250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,811 miles (+4,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,811 miles
    Test number
    978203729683
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass102,722 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    890249065568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,994 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    461509601011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low air pressure nail in nearside rear tyree

  15. Fail98,994 miles (+6,640)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    272194388125
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low air pressure nail in nearside rear tyree

  16. Pass92,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    137475005426
    • NoteO/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail92,354 miles (+16,755)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    837292105010
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass75,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    495638903092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,598 miles (+9,107)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    478358003017
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass66,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    136232312090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,491 miles (+18,795)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    138541112075
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  22. Pass47,696 miles (+12,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    203765869345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,662 miles
    Test number
    630687219071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VNO

Does LS55 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VNO is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VNO?
The MOT on LS55 VNO is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VNO done?
LS55 VNO was recorded at 176,223 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 8,372 miles a year.
Has LS55 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VNO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VNO 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 VNO find?
LS55 VNO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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