BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LX55 MCGMOT history
LX55 MCG is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 213,912 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 MCG
- 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
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 MCG was last recorded at 213,912 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Oct 2013: 122,301 miles, lower than 175,717 miles on 19 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 211,091 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,821 miles
- Average per year
- 7,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,912 miles
- 2025 – 211,091 miles
- 2024 – 209,411 miles
- 2023 – 203,953 miles
- 2021 – 193,974 miles
- 2020 – 186,296 miles
- 2019 – 172,426 miles
- 2018 – 161,755 miles
- 2017 – 151,130 miles
- 2016 – 143,926 miles
- 2015 – 137,981 miles
- 2014 – 129,971 miles
- 2013 – 122,301 miles
- 2012 – 175,717 miles
- 2011 – 161,228 miles
- 2010 – 141,941 miles
- 2009 – 107,598 miles
- 2008 – 80,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,912 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,912 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 213,912 miles
- Test number
- 842188312711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass211,091 miles (+1,680)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 211,091 miles
- Test number
- 684443867671
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass209,411 miles (+5,458)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 209,411 miles
- Test number
- 991406617878
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass203,953 miles (+9,979)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 203,953 miles
- Test number
- 791075578001
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass193,974 miles (+7,678)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 193,974 miles
- Test number
- 736693739748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,296 miles (+13,870)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 186,296 miles
- Test number
- 611106491245
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear lower arms outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass172,426 miles (+10,671)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 172,426 miles
- Test number
- 511026753099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,755 miles (+10,625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 161,755 miles
- Test number
- 302610607373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,130 miles (+7,204)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 151,130 miles
- Test number
- 423137087018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,926 miles (+5,945)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 143,926 miles
- Test number
- 899343470881
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,981 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 137,981 miles
- Test number
- 374451164090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,918 miles (+7,947)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,918 miles
- Test number
- 252529998184
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass129,971 miles (+7,670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 129,971 miles
- Test number
- 866249784219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,301 miles (-53,416)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,301 miles
- Test number
- 615969783200
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass175,717 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 175,717 miles
- Test number
- 115723692211
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail175,715 miles (+748)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,715 miles
- Test number
- 588903292200
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail174,967 miles (+13,739)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,967 miles
- Test number
- 326882972218
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass161,228 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 161,228 miles
- Test number
- 355003971245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs poor
Fail161,228 miles (+19,287)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,228 miles
- Test number
- 357263971469
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs poor
Pass141,941 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 141,941 miles
- Test number
- 151001370271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,899 miles (+34,301)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,899 miles
- Test number
- 590017360250
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront discs pitted
Pass107,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 107,598 miles
- Test number
- 372968769410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,597 miles (+26,770)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,597 miles
- Test number
- 612628769290
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,827 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 80,827 miles
- Test number
- 781428768289
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LX55 MCG
- Does LX55 MCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 MCG is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 MCG?
- The MOT on LX55 MCG is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 MCG done?
- LX55 MCG was recorded at 213,912 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
- Has LX55 MCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 MCG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2015.
- Has the mileage on LX55 MCG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX55 MCG find?
- LX55 MCG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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