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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

SV55 KXAMOT history

SV55 KXA is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

SV55 KXA black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
213,141 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SV55 KXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SV55 KXA was last recorded at 213,141 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,141 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 213,141 miles
  • 2023 – 209,822 miles
  • 2022 – 201,931 miles
  • 2021 – 192,516 miles
  • 2020 – 186,372 miles
  • 2019 – 175,598 miles
  • 2018 – 162,510 miles
  • 2017 – 149,482 miles
  • 2016 – 134,376 miles
  • 2015 – 119,070 miles
  • 2014 – 99,454 miles
  • 2013 – 83,885 miles
  • 2012 – 69,244 miles
  • 2011 – 69,161 miles
  • 2010 – 62,238 miles
  • 2009 – 53,812 miles
  • 2008 – 43,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,141 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    213,141 miles
    Test number
    930862248569
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail213,141 miles (+3,319)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,141 miles
    Test number
    962894558947
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass209,822 miles (+7,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    209,822 miles
    Test number
    662228692908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,931 miles (+9,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    201,931 miles
    Test number
    705867543287
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass192,516 miles (+6,144)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    192,516 miles
    Test number
    616875777680
    • 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))

  6. Pass186,372 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    186,372 miles
    Test number
    222431426350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,370 miles (+10,772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,370 miles
    Test number
    375342667870
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,598 miles (+13,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,598 miles
    Test number
    700082751787
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass162,510 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,510 miles
    Test number
    225193094531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail162,506 miles (+13,024)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,506 miles
    Test number
    604838648704
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass149,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,482 miles
    Test number
    445053481165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail149,478 miles (+15,102)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,478 miles
    Test number
    692124756222
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass134,376 miles (+15,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    885908979485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass119,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    498644064722
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail119,070 miles (+19,616)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    131637522594
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,454 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,454 miles
    Test number
    126095104293
    • 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)

  17. Fail99,090 miles (+15,205)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    229951964155
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass83,885 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    416123663190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,843 miles (+122)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    557622363164
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail83,721 miles (+449)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    238496053408
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail83,272 miles (+14,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    728424843170
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass69,244 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    155739862466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,161 miles (+6,923)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,161 miles
    Test number
    756877141389
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass62,238 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    211229800317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,812 miles (+10,126)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    122498659253
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre into wear indicators & worn on outer edge

  26. Pass43,686 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    883272578185
    • NotePower steering pipe showing signs of leaking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about SV55 KXA

Does SV55 KXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SV55 KXA expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SV55 KXA?
The MOT on SV55 KXA expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SV55 KXA done?
SV55 KXA was recorded at 213,141 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 10,444 miles a year.
Has SV55 KXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SV55 KXA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on SV55 KXA 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 SV55 KXA find?
SV55 KXA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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