
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LS55 VUNMOT history
LS55 VUN is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 372,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 372,791 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 20,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 VUN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 VUN was last recorded at 372,791 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 9,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 362,873 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,918 miles
- Average per year
- 20,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 372,791 miles
- 2024 – 362,873 miles
- 2023 – 355,028 miles
- 2022 – 345,763 miles
- 2021 – 337,462 miles
- 2020 – 329,022 miles
- 2019 – 314,207 miles
- 2018 – 289,364 miles
- 2017 – 258,220 miles
- 2016 – 228,094 miles
- 2015 – 198,878 miles
- 2014 – 171,890 miles
- 2013 – 142,575 miles
- 2012 – 112,295 miles
- 2011 – 85,027 miles
- 2010 – 59,656 miles
- 2008 – 35,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass372,791 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 372,791 miles
- Test number
- 204019330800
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail372,791 miles (+9,918)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 372,791 miles
- Test number
- 412819920570
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass362,873 miles (+7,845)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 362,873 miles
- Test number
- 742358927285
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass355,028 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 355,028 miles
- Test number
- 633685590522
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail355,027 miles (+9,264)3 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 355,027 miles
- Test number
- 515484024692
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass345,763 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 345,763 miles
- Test number
- 685222759505
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail345,761 miles (+8,299)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 345,761 miles
- Test number
- 915453993923
- DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board manifold cracked (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass337,462 miles4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 337,462 miles
- Test number
- 303685206229
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail337,462 miles (+8,440)1 dangerous4 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 337,462 miles
- Test number
- 382229813183
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass329,022 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 329,022 miles
- Test number
- 769882461863
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Fail329,020 miles (+14,813)1 dangerous5 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,020 miles
- Test number
- 865671607365
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Pass314,207 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 314,207 miles
- Test number
- 734235165703
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail314,207 miles (+24,843)2 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,207 miles
- Test number
- 998131902826
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass289,364 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 289,364 miles
- Test number
- 786929127784
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail289,354 miles (+31,134)3 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,354 miles
- Test number
- 110615931544
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear 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))
Pass258,220 miles (+57)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 258,220 miles
- Test number
- 281264253674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak Rear axle seal.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail258,163 miles (+30,069)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,163 miles
- Test number
- 467305529304
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. 255/50/19 107v (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge.255/50/19 111w (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak Rear axle seal.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass228,094 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 228,094 miles
- Test number
- 580186439297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft seal weeping
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail228,094 miles (+29,216)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,094 miles
- Test number
- 711985549814
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft seal weeping
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass198,878 miles (+26,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 198,878 miles
- Test number
- 681189911781
- AdvisoryFront brake pipe to hose surface rust
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear arm ball joint (dog leg) max permissible play
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes in top arms rusting
Pass171,890 miles (+29,315)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 171,890 miles
- Test number
- 166966374279
- NoteN/S/R LOWER BALL JOINT CREAKING BUT NO SIGNS OF MOVEMENT
- NoteUNABLE TO ASSESS INNER FRONT PAD CONDITION
Pass142,575 miles (+30,280)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 142,575 miles
- Test number
- 216352383287
- NoteBrake pipe to front hoses rusting
Pass112,295 miles (+27,268)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 112,295 miles
- Test number
- 765646092250
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,027 miles (+25,371)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 85,027 miles
- Test number
- 386658101318
- NoteAll under panels in place
Pass59,656 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 59,656 miles
- Test number
- 870096520315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,301 miles (+4,007)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 59,301 miles
- Test number
- 191264940268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,294 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,294 miles
- Test number
- 154185820004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,292 miles (+19,680)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,292 miles
- Test number
- 801012420093
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass35,612 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 35,612 miles
- Test number
- 102085168315
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting worn on inside of tread
Questions about LS55 VUN
- Does LS55 VUN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VUN is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 VUN?
- The MOT on LS55 VUN 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 VUN done?
- LS55 VUN was recorded at 372,791 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 20,041 miles a year.
- Has LS55 VUN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 VUN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 VUN 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 VUN find?
- LS55 VUN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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