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LS55BYB
2005 BMW X5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration LS55BYB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,689 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2026 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,589 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Caliper spring clip missing
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front and rear pad wear sensors insecure
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,312 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,723 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023 6 Jun 202621 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,243 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Engine Under Tray Fitted
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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 Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,209 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,518 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019 6 Jun 202628 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,518 MI
6 Jun 202630 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,361 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
22 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,051 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017 6 Jun 20266 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,322 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016 6 Jun 20266 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,629 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 6 Jun 20263 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,762 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014 6 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,621 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,587 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,587 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,309 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,395 MI
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LS55BYB was registered on 2005-11-14
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