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2005 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration LA55XMJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4799cc
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- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,674 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,616 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,347 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024 6 Jun 20264 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- brakes not tested, car loses drive/gearbox fault Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nsf&osf (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,773 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016 6 Jun 202627 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,159 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,362 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,654 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,654 MI
6 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,142 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,627 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
29 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,355 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,355 MI
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LA55XMJ was registered on 2005-11-25
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