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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 YXHMOT history

LX55 YXH is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LX55 YXH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,492 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YXH
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
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YXH was last recorded at 167,492 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 9,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,882 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,610 miles
Average per year
8,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,492 miles
  • 2025 – 157,882 miles
  • 2024 – 150,805 miles
  • 2023 – 141,097 miles
  • 2022 – 135,452 miles
  • 2020 – 127,285 miles
  • 2019 – 113,346 miles
  • 2018 – 98,077 miles
  • 2017 – 90,168 miles
  • 2016 – 83,307 miles
  • 2015 – 77,622 miles
  • 2014 – 68,308 miles
  • 2013 – 58,429 miles
  • 2012 – 46,197 miles
  • 2011 – 36,131 miles
  • 2010 – 32,523 miles
  • 2009 – 26,415 miles
  • 2008 – 21,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,492 miles (+9,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,492 miles
    Test number
    611343958361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,882 miles (+7,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,882 miles
    Test number
    692549751501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,805 miles (+9,708)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,805 miles
    Test number
    821724120122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,097 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,097 miles
    Test number
    391293413247
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail141,097 miles (+5,645)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,097 miles
    Test number
    819176100676
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass135,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,452 miles
    Test number
    984495816275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,452 miles (+8,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,452 miles
    Test number
    754575532436
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass127,285 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,285 miles
    Test number
    321350659185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail127,226 miles (+13,880)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    696959568340
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass113,346 miles (+15,269)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    545685474631
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at front of vehicle unable to visually identify source of leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible rear pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass98,077 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    185660409926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,074 miles (+7,906)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    508073455193
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass90,168 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    573873541234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass83,307 miles (+5,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    969690934106
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass77,622 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    115320005133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail77,619 miles (+9,311)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    585526795060
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,308 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    146001794433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,429 miles (+12,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    805512593019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,197 miles (+10,066)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    516105892043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,131 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,131 miles
    Test number
    779122301174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,523 miles (+6,108)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,523 miles
    Test number
    303297160447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass26,415 miles (+4,434)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,415 miles
    Test number
    321637869410
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail21,981 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    240441968271
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass21,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    931211568248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YXH

Does LX55 YXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YXH is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YXH?
The MOT on LX55 YXH is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YXH done?
LX55 YXH was recorded at 167,492 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,290 miles a year.
Has LX55 YXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YXH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 YXH 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 YXH find?
LX55 YXH passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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