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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 UHDMOT history

LX55 UHD is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

LX55 UHD silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
148,298 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 UHD
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 UHD was last recorded at 148,298 miles on 23 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,298 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,298 miles
  • 2022 – 137,309 miles
  • 2021 – 127,176 miles
  • 2019 – 114,772 miles
  • 2018 – 109,548 miles
  • 2017 – 104,146 miles
  • 2016 – 97,514 miles
  • 2015 – 89,170 miles
  • 2014 – 84,540 miles
  • 2013 – 76,706 miles
  • 2012 – 67,273 miles
  • 2011 – 60,827 miles
  • 2010 – 58,094 miles
  • 2009 – 51,797 miles
  • 2008 – 45,331 miles
  • 2007 – 35,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,298 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake performance requirements only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,298 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,298 miles
    Test number
    271905886635
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,298 miles (+10,989)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,298 miles
    Test number
    282889680106
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,309 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,309 miles
    Test number
    729895888075
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance requirements only just met

  4. Fail137,298 miles (+10,122)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,298 miles
    Test number
    252525778452
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly discoloured (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance requirements only just met

  5. Pass127,176 miles (+36)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,176 miles
    Test number
    704480693344
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,140 miles (+12,368)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    894330250602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    772834180417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,772 miles (+5,224)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    526035590719
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass109,548 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    787977748208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,146 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,146 miles
    Test number
    387577276518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,514 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    320428870929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail97,509 miles (+8,339)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    186577927592
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass89,170 miles (+4,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    115428431287
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakepipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low effort

  14. Pass84,540 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,540 miles
    Test number
    227428214330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,473 miles (+7,767)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,473 miles
    Test number
    546482114328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,706 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    737339683249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail76,645 miles (+9,372)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    867005383295
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,273 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    519241712354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,272 miles (+6,445)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    406917002478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,827 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    535331001386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,808 miles (+2,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    655510301390
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass58,094 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    623404810329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    761042469298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,797 miles (+6,466)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    133161569243
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBrake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass45,331 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    393416648466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    972822867292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX55 UHD

Does LX55 UHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 UHD expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 UHD?
The MOT on LX55 UHD expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 UHD done?
LX55 UHD was recorded at 148,298 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has LX55 UHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 UHD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 UHD 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 UHD find?
LX55 UHD passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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