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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

X50 KSSMOT history

X50 KSS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

X50 KSS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,631 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 KSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 KSS was last recorded at 114,631 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,278 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,631 miles
  • 2022 – 114,278 miles
  • 2021 – 107,240 miles
  • 2020 – 103,679 miles
  • 2019 – 101,084 miles
  • 2018 – 98,916 miles
  • 2017 – 96,620 miles
  • 2016 – 90,539 miles
  • 2015 – 86,655 miles
  • 2014 – 81,193 miles
  • 2013 – 76,231 miles
  • 2012 – 72,905 miles
  • 2011 – 70,629 miles
  • 2010 – 67,813 miles
  • 2009 – 62,101 miles
  • 2008 – 54,253 miles
  • 2007 – 44,851 miles
  • 2006 – 35,960 miles
  • 2005 – 32,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,631 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,631 miles (+353)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,631 miles
    Test number
    214113409966
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust
  2. Pass114,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    291587938989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play second hand part fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail114,278 miles (+7,038)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    208797260878
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour osr/nsr (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected unequal level on nsr ( 3cm lower than osr) (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,240 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    926457096109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  5. Fail107,238 miles (+3,559)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    498927435144
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  6. Pass103,679 miles (+2,595)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    286564501687
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass101,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,084 miles
    Test number
    549948901298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,084 miles (+2,168)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,084 miles
    Test number
    327621916384
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass98,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    903352921480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail98,916 miles (+2,296)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    461722775906
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass96,620 miles (+6,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    201232074805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass90,539 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    122350373068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,536 miles (+3,881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    492428409880
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass86,655 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    736841015250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,193 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,193 miles
    Test number
    248020214263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Fail81,193 miles (+4,962)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,193 miles
    Test number
    638207404277
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass76,231 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    278803113254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass72,905 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    986730412208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,629 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,629 miles
    Test number
    277746101272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,813 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    181367300274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass62,101 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    532379069185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,253 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,253 miles
    Test number
    341930598161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,851 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    201682767188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,960 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    221414876478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    602407355398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 KSS

Does X50 KSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 KSS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X50 KSS?
The MOT on X50 KSS is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 KSS done?
X50 KSS was recorded at 114,631 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has X50 KSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 KSS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X50 KSS 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 X50 KSS find?
X50 KSS passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm centre, and 3 more.

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