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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 UHCMOT history

LX55 UHC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 234,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

LX55 UHC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
234,057 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 UHC
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
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 UHC was last recorded at 234,057 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,351 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
11,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 234,057 miles
  • 2023 – 230,351 miles
  • 2022 – 224,676 miles
  • 2021 – 219,306 miles
  • 2020 – 215,481 miles
  • 2019 – 208,710 miles
  • 2017 – 199,872 miles
  • 2016 – 192,595 miles
  • 2015 – 182,212 miles
  • 2014 – 172,746 miles
  • 2013 – 159,528 miles
  • 2012 – 139,698 miles
  • 2011 – 115,106 miles
  • 2010 – 95,463 miles
  • 2009 – 74,332 miles
  • 2008 – 51,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,057 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,057 miles (+3,706)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    234,057 miles
    Test number
    542909049352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass230,351 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    230,351 miles
    Test number
    915287178572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass224,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    224,676 miles
    Test number
    684858243675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail224,676 miles (+5,370)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,676 miles
    Test number
    673673692285
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass219,306 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    219,306 miles
    Test number
    126185062999
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass215,481 miles (+6,771)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,481 miles
    Test number
    601152382846
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass208,710 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    208,710 miles
    Test number
    189290173909
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail208,708 miles (+8,836)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,708 miles
    Test number
    385589443458
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides Track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass199,872 miles (+7,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    199,872 miles
    Test number
    394230030668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Marginal Pass (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass192,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    192,595 miles
    Test number
    100125167690
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv gaiter twisted

  11. Fail192,595 miles (+10,383)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,595 miles
    Test number
    121286961729
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv gaiter twisted

  12. Pass182,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    182,212 miles
    Test number
    107511571402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,212 miles (+9,466)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,212 miles
    Test number
    375113660334
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass172,746 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    172,746 miles
    Test number
    398086234304
    • NoteBrake warning light on.
    • NoteEngine cover and under trays fitted.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate.
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped and pitted.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  15. Fail172,746 miles (+13,218)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,746 miles
    Test number
    277185634388
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on.
    • NoteEngine cover and under trays fitted.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate.
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped and pitted.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  16. Pass159,528 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,528 miles
    Test number
    359512093238
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail159,528 miles (+19,830)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,528 miles
    Test number
    429345883253
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass139,698 miles (+24,592)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    139,698 miles
    Test number
    425207882293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass115,106 miles (+19,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    249939671220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,463 miles (+21,131)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,463 miles
    Test number
    482936390204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

  21. Pass74,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    472704909378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,332 miles (+22,704)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    802144509393
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    183336258298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 UHC

Does LX55 UHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 UHC expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 UHC?
The MOT on LX55 UHC expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 UHC done?
LX55 UHC was recorded at 234,057 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 11,330 miles a year.
Has LX55 UHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 UHC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 UHC 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 LX55 UHC find?
LX55 UHC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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