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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

K55 CSCMOT history

K55 CSC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 212,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K55 CSC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
212,257 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 CSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 CSC was last recorded at 212,257 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,855 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,402 miles
Average per year
8,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,257 miles
  • 2025 – 207,855 miles
  • 2024 – 204,353 miles
  • 2023 – 199,517 miles
  • 2022 – 188,921 miles
  • 2021 – 184,831 miles
  • 2020 – 181,831 miles
  • 2019 – 178,373 miles
  • 2018 – 172,078 miles
  • 2016 – 157,810 miles
  • 2015 – 149,027 miles
  • 2014 – 127,302 miles
  • 2013 – 118,947 miles
  • 2012 – 107,824 miles
  • 2010 – 97,208 miles
  • 2009 – 82,475 miles
  • 2007 – 67,581 miles
  • 2006 – 52,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,257 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,257 miles (+4,402)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    212,257 miles
    Test number
    660643526435
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass207,855 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    207,855 miles
    Test number
    697102468715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,353 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    204,353 miles
    Test number
    469223052627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass199,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,517 miles
    Test number
    493826826383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail199,517 miles (+10,596)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,517 miles
    Test number
    435143550325
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass188,921 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,921 miles
    Test number
    663586595902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,920 miles (+4,089)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,920 miles
    Test number
    494620200005
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm / Ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,831 miles
    Test number
    794343363811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail184,831 miles (+3,000)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,831 miles
    Test number
    785120117183
    • DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass181,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,831 miles
    Test number
    103443237421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail181,831 miles (+3,458)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,831 miles
    Test number
    407549098437
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bottom bulb of two not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass178,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,373 miles
    Test number
    583810067916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail178,373 miles (+6,295)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,373 miles
    Test number
    920046338669
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass172,078 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,078 miles
    Test number
    546561691894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass165,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    359198658488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail165,929 miles (+8,119)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    471335620094
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass157,810 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    157,810 miles
    Test number
    810372198892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,027 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,027 miles
    Test number
    232296417619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,224 miles (+12,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,224 miles
    Test number
    848516215031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,302 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,302 miles
    Test number
    687227604080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

  21. Fail127,297 miles (+8,350)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,297 miles
    Test number
    725526104095
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

  22. Pass118,947 miles (+11,123)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    707152113045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on side wall but not to cord,
    • NoteN/s/r has cut but not to cord on tread.

  23. Pass107,824 miles (+10,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    345156312086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass97,208 miles (+10,772)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,208 miles
    Test number
    660703160395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,436 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    391567000025
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f cv boot has pin hole

  26. Pass86,436 miles (+3,961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    554527100083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f cv boot has pin hole

  27. Pass82,475 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    342931929035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail82,347 miles (+14,766)7 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    494796419014
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteSuspension hieght warning lamp on

  29. Pass67,581 miles (+15,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    970737997297
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass52,421 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    434057296246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail52,406 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    243056696209
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about K55 CSC

Does K55 CSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 CSC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 CSC?
The MOT on K55 CSC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 CSC done?
K55 CSC was recorded at 212,257 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,001 miles a year.
Has K55 CSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 CSC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K55 CSC 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 K55 CSC find?
K55 CSC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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