
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass163,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 163,569 miles
- Test number
- 854467863300
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass251,479 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 251,479 km
- Test number
- 897770047184
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass147,014 miles (+3,969)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,014 miles
- Test number
- 907169996130
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass138,604 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,604 miles
- Test number
- 797053294479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,002 miles
- Test number
- 430754605695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,768 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 209,768 km
- Test number
- 145596546151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,868 miles (+106,571)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 126,868 miles
- Test number
- 582603570404
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass125,941 miles (+12,155)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 125,941 miles
- Test number
- 968674632537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,786 miles (+9,873)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 113,786 miles
- Test number
- 651140328323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,913 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 103,913 miles
- Test number
- 377699798416
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass63,434 miles (+11,333)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,434 miles
- Test number
- 235232482078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass43,855 miles (+8,294)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,855 miles
- Test number
- 132611070445
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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