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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X55 CDCMOT history

X55 CDC is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

X55 CDC black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,053 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 CDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 CDC was last recorded at 141,053 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,490 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
5,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,053 miles
  • 2024 – 140,490 miles
  • 2023 – 135,651 miles
  • 2022 – 131,428 miles
  • 2021 – 125,431 miles
  • 2020 – 117,305 miles
  • 2019 – 110,901 miles
  • 2018 – 99,774 miles
  • 2017 – 95,510 miles
  • 2016 – 87,478 miles
  • 2015 – 80,805 miles
  • 2014 – 74,420 miles
  • 2013 – 65,018 miles
  • 2012 – 59,761 miles
  • 2011 – 58,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,053 miles (+563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,053 miles
    Test number
    135432493154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,490 miles (+230)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,490 miles
    Test number
    551592279171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatsheild loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail140,260 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    846578155902
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative both sides (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild insecure

  4. Pass135,651 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,651 miles
    Test number
    952385865168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,509 miles (+4,081)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    637886485704
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Bumper insecure complete bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont lock in to floor stalk (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component leaking suspension has no travel ride height low (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,428 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,428 miles
    Test number
    701640079998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,431 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,431 miles
    Test number
    557122418759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,401 miles (+1,990)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    491684622893
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative BUTTON DEFECTIVE (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,411 miles (+6,106)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,411 miles
    Test number
    619653505927
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,305 miles (+6,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    417153284313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,901 miles
    Test number
    762800685343
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Fail110,901 miles (+11,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,901 miles
    Test number
    209577845249
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass99,774 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    246302591277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,510 miles
    Test number
    754841319745
    • AdvisoryFront tyers worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass taped in postion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail95,508 miles (+8,030)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    173794176245
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyers worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass taped in postion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass87,478 miles (+6,673)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    760043491387
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valves incorrect
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass80,805 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    649546625245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail80,805 miles (+6,385)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    839054025279
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass74,420 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    386047514439
    • NoteAdvise various chips across windscreen

  20. Fail74,419 miles (+9,401)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,419 miles
    Test number
    386236914259
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise various chips across windscreen

  21. Pass65,018 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    889380653282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    867661852296
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail59,761 miles (+947)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    377630952262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass58,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    779715841283
    • 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)

Questions about X55 CDC

Does X55 CDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 CDC is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X55 CDC?
The MOT on X55 CDC is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 CDC done?
X55 CDC was recorded at 141,053 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,776 miles a year.
Has X55 CDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 CDC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X55 CDC 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 X55 CDC find?
X55 CDC passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, and 2 more.

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