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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

X55 LAEMOT history

X55 LAE is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

X55 LAE grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,070 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 LAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 LAE was last recorded at 140,070 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,272 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,798 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,070 miles
  • 2025 – 135,272 miles
  • 2024 – 132,296 miles
  • 2023 – 132,256 miles
  • 2022 – 129,804 miles
  • 2021 – 120,951 miles
  • 2020 – 114,698 miles
  • 2018 – 105,044 miles
  • 2017 – 97,884 miles
  • 2016 – 88,675 miles
  • 2015 – 75,617 miles
  • 2014 – 62,074 miles
  • 2013 – 54,067 miles
  • 2012 – 49,248 miles
  • 2011 – 42,508 miles
  • 2010 – 34,977 miles
  • 2009 – 25,064 miles
  • 2008 – 21,728 miles
  • 2007 – 17,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,070 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,070 miles (+4,798)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,070 miles
    Test number
    841189524642
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass135,272 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    272697673184
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass132,296 miles (+40)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,296 miles
    Test number
    449720458216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,256 miles (+2,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    663838242150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,804 miles (+8,853)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    969691178259
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray's fitted

  6. Pass120,951 miles (+6,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    836865150831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,698 miles (+9,654)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,698 miles
    Test number
    891123514608
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass105,044 miles (+7,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,044 miles
    Test number
    422716733821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,884 miles (+9,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,884 miles
    Test number
    893920948769
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass88,675 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,675 miles
    Test number
    621391980290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,074 miles (+8,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    417725165264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,617 miles (+13,543)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    905150435099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,074 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    788875214091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,067 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    659131333006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  15. Pass49,248 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    209840192007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,508 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,508 miles
    Test number
    169184081402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,977 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    654025280013
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass34,977 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    863945280018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,064 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,064 miles
    Test number
    852733989039
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass25,064 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,064 miles
    Test number
    980323689031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,728 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    740949788080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,057 miles
    Test number
    614505487037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 LAE

Does X55 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 LAE is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 LAE?
The MOT on X55 LAE is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 LAE done?
X55 LAE was recorded at 140,070 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has X55 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 LAE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on X55 LAE 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 X55 LAE find?
X55 LAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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