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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LS55 VOVMOT history

LS55 VOV is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LS55 VOV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,569 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VOV was last recorded at 163,569 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2018: 20,297 miles, lower than 125,941 miles on 10 Nov 2017.

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
163,569 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,569 miles
  • 2023 – 147,014 miles
  • 2022 – 143,045 miles
  • 2021 – 138,604 miles
  • 2020 – 135,002 miles
  • 2018 – 126,868 miles
  • 2017 – 125,941 miles
  • 2016 – 113,786 miles
  • 2015 – 103,913 miles
  • 2014 – 92,704 miles
  • 2013 – 78,105 miles
  • 2012 – 65,231 miles
  • 2011 – 52,101 miles
  • 2010 – 43,855 miles
  • 2009 – 35,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,569 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,569 miles
    Test number
    854467863300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,569 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,569 miles
    Test number
    224586302695
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  3. Pass251,479 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    251,479 km
    Test number
    897770047184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail251,479 km2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,479 km
    Test number
    516446777108
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass147,014 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,014 miles
    Test number
    907169996130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,045 miles (+4,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,045 miles
    Test number
    827683463195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass138,604 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,604 miles
    Test number
    797053294479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    430754605695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass209,768 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    209,768 km
    Test number
    145596546151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,868 miles (+106,571)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,868 miles
    Test number
    582603570404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,297 miles (-105,644)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,297 miles
    Test number
    762349275283
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass125,941 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    968674632537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,786 miles (+9,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    651140328323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,913 miles
    Test number
    377699798416
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
  15. Fail103,913 miles (+11,209)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,913 miles
    Test number
    328273841323
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
  16. Pass92,704 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    805405254269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail92,627 miles (+14,522)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,627 miles
    Test number
    349913854417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass78,105 miles (+12,874)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    375497423174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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
  19. Pass65,231 miles (+1,797)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    459006542133
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to crack
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass63,434 miles (+11,333)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,434 miles
    Test number
    235232482078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,101 miles (+8,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    969650871018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass43,855 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    132611070445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    411112779032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VOV

Does LS55 VOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VOV is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VOV?
The MOT on LS55 VOV is valid until 24 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 VOV done?
LS55 VOV was recorded at 163,569 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,681 miles a year.
Has LS55 VOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VOV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VOV find?
LS55 VOV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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