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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 VPFMOT history

LX55 VPF is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LX55 VPF silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,249 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VPF
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 valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VPF was last recorded at 96,249 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,001 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,248 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,249 miles
  • 2025 – 95,001 miles
  • 2024 – 92,328 miles
  • 2023 – 87,709 miles
  • 2022 – 81,615 miles
  • 2021 – 76,671 miles
  • 2020 – 75,840 miles
  • 2019 – 74,846 miles
  • 2018 – 73,683 miles
  • 2017 – 72,733 miles
  • 2016 – 70,978 miles
  • 2015 – 69,357 miles
  • 2014 – 66,198 miles
  • 2013 – 61,206 miles
  • 2012 – 56,314 miles
  • 2011 – 51,830 miles
  • 2010 – 46,561 miles
  • 2009 – 41,948 miles
  • 2008 – 37,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( CORRODED) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (CORRODED) (1.1.11 (c))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,249 miles (+1,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    434059390188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( CORRODED) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (CORRODED) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass95,001 miles (+2,673)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    515659590720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( corroded ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,328 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    227585515121
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,326 miles (+4,617)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    492378374146
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,709 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,709 miles
    Test number
    318515680584
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker mounting bushes worn

  6. Fail87,449 miles (+5,834)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,449 miles
    Test number
    990381533890
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    601814508278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner rack end

  8. Fail81,612 miles (+4,941)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    986055714799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner rack end

  9. Pass76,671 miles (+831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    317228629479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,840 miles
    Test number
    905885502347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail75,840 miles (+994)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,840 miles
    Test number
    314753718630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass74,846 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,846 miles
    Test number
    650200809767
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,683 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    338699694375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass72,733 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    513701153835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,978 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    920429936266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,976 miles (+1,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    732476535639
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  17. Pass69,357 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    106196785069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,198 miles (+4,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    327158594181
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Pass61,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    237512813277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,206 miles (+4,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    408711913299
    • FailureNearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass56,314 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    516377702208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,830 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    226666901242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,561 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    864399580127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,948 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,948 miles
    Test number
    953623809230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    603860918294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VPF

Does LX55 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VPF is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VPF?
The MOT on LX55 VPF is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VPF done?
LX55 VPF was recorded at 96,249 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has LX55 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VPF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VPF 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 VPF find?
LX55 VPF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( corroded); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded).

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