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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LX55 YXLMOT history

LX55 YXL is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LX55 YXL black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,904 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YXL was last recorded at 127,904 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,618 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,904 miles
  • 2025 – 119,588 miles
  • 2024 – 109,620 miles
  • 2023 – 100,812 miles
  • 2022 – 92,736 miles
  • 2021 – 89,238 miles
  • 2020 – 89,035 miles
  • 2018 – 71,337 miles
  • 2017 – 59,965 miles
  • 2016 – 53,083 miles
  • 2015 – 40,841 miles
  • 2008 – 20,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    823463136217
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,904 miles (+286)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    625120320298
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail127,618 miles (+8,030)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,618 miles
    Test number
    687953240732
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSide repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    421501077155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail119,586 miles (+9,966)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,586 miles
    Test number
    654749024199
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,620 miles (+8,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    573368660929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass100,812 miles (+8,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,812 miles
    Test number
    410562099255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,736 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    495045582332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,238 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    427079250282
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  10. Fail89,035 miles (+3,722)1 dangerous1 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    141893822774
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just meet requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass85,313 miles (+13,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,313 miles
    Test number
    196288395867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tire wearing on inner edge advise
  12. Pass71,337 miles (+11,372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    746702925967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,965 miles (+6,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    886067653364
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inside edge
  14. Pass53,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    208564572933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,083 miles (+12,242)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    938705929417
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass40,841 miles (+20,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    228582365469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,018 miles
    Test number
    594707348281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YXL

Does LX55 YXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YXL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YXL?
The MOT on LX55 YXL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YXL done?
LX55 YXL was recorded at 127,904 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has LX55 YXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YXL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YXL 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 YXL find?
LX55 YXL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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