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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X55 ELDMOT history

X55 ELD is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

X55 ELD black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
147,682 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 ELD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 ELD was last recorded at 147,682 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 2,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,188 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,494 miles
Average per year
6,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,682 miles
  • 2022 – 145,188 miles
  • 2021 – 143,084 miles
  • 2020 – 137,676 miles
  • 2019 – 130,463 miles
  • 2018 – 121,750 miles
  • 2017 – 116,578 miles
  • 2016 – 105,909 miles
  • 2015 – 97,831 miles
  • 2013 – 88,542 miles
  • 2012 – 80,172 miles
  • 2011 – 70,447 miles
  • 2010 – 62,079 miles
  • 2009 – 52,539 miles
  • 2008 – 39,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,682 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))

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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes of rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,682 miles (+2,494)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    903791063707
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  2. Pass145,188 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,188 miles
    Test number
    748268481527
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes of rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,186 miles (+2,102)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,186 miles
    Test number
    596626102238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes of rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,084 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,084 miles
    Test number
    525866328403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,676 miles (+7,213)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    650318569128
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    360411991417
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has general corrosion

  7. Fail130,463 miles (+8,713)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    705544752979
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has general corrosion

  8. Pass121,750 miles (+5,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,750 miles
    Test number
    931273491153
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass116,578 miles (+10,669)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    906112948820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    556229812398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,909 miles (+8,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    801450511236
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail97,831 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    145453185051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass97,831 miles (+9,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    159253585010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass88,542 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    106688153390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,456 miles (+8,284)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,456 miles
    Test number
    996862153395
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail80,172 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,172 miles
    Test number
    276798842393
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass80,172 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,172 miles
    Test number
    515668142329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    479074451447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,447 miles (+8,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    819364051379
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass62,079 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    354701350352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,539 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    893515549348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,531 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    482725209007
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass44,531 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    782675809011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,084 miles
    Test number
    914663148149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 ELD

Does X55 ELD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 ELD expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 ELD?
The MOT on X55 ELD expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 ELD done?
X55 ELD was recorded at 147,682 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 6,852 miles a year.
Has X55 ELD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 ELD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X55 ELD 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 ELD find?
X55 ELD passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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