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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

X55 LEGMOT history

X55 LEG is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

X55 LEG 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 May 2027
Mileage
153,139 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 LEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 LEG was last recorded at 153,139 miles on 13 May 2026, 8,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,311 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,828 miles
Average per year
6,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,139 miles
  • 2025 – 144,311 miles
  • 2024 – 143,637 miles
  • 2022 – 141,859 miles
  • 2021 – 137,107 miles
  • 2020 – 127,194 miles
  • 2019 – 122,812 miles
  • 2018 – 119,683 miles
  • 2017 – 109,800 miles
  • 2016 – 97,230 miles
  • 2015 – 92,515 miles
  • 2014 – 86,845 miles
  • 2013 – 77,528 miles
  • 2012 – 60,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,139 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,139 miles (+8,828)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,139 miles
    Test number
    500413933493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass144,311 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,311 miles
    Test number
    699130313733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass143,637 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,637 miles
    Test number
    469841709802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,636 miles (+1,777)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,636 miles
    Test number
    426174226125
    • MajorFront Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass141,859 miles (+224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,859 miles
    Test number
    860681773820
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Fail141,635 miles (+4,528)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    762076132613
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass137,107 miles (+5,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    222897199724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside of vehicle has slight surface rust and on components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and sill covers fitted
  8. Pass132,040 miles (+4,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,040 miles
    Test number
    561555880870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass127,194 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    246469173646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,812 miles (+3,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,812 miles
    Test number
    383864306667
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass119,683 miles (+9,883)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    650487821362
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, engine & sill covers fitted
  12. Pass109,800 miles (+12,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,800 miles
    Test number
    758905274414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,230 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    150612961403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,515 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    617961165088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,845 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    509757484001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,528 miles (+16,742)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    125213873477
    • Note6th and 7th seat and seat belt not checked due to vehicles boot full
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but still readable
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass60,786 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    825506782061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X55 LEG

Does X55 LEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 LEG is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 LEG?
The MOT on X55 LEG is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 LEG done?
X55 LEG was recorded at 153,139 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,536 miles a year.
Has X55 LEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 LEG has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X55 LEG 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 LEG find?
X55 LEG passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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