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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X55 GRFMOT history

X55 GRF is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

X55 GRF blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,022 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 GRF was last recorded at 130,022 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,268 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
6,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,022 miles
  • 2024 – 126,268 miles
  • 2023 – 111,344 miles
  • 2022 – 109,455 miles
  • 2021 – 106,981 miles
  • 2020 – 103,031 miles
  • 2019 – 94,537 miles
  • 2018 – 86,409 miles
  • 2017 – 78,754 miles
  • 2016 – 68,844 miles
  • 2015 – 61,065 miles
  • 2014 – 54,672 miles
  • 2013 – 49,119 miles
  • 2011 – 39,310 miles
  • 2010 – 33,863 miles
  • 2009 – 26,158 miles
  • 2008 – 19,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,022 miles
  • 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both headlights discoloured and poor patterns

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,022 miles (+3,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    489341295791
    • 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. Pass126,268 miles (+14,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,268 miles
    Test number
    858836290487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass111,344 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,344 miles
    Test number
    545202848558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,339 miles (+1,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,339 miles
    Test number
    430590472897
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,455 miles
    Test number
    993639232552
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights discoloured and poor patterns
  6. Fail109,455 miles (+2,474)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,455 miles
    Test number
    918075635408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights discoloured and poor patterns
  7. Pass106,981 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    938161182906
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail106,980 miles (+3,949)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    981359461402
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass103,031 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    164312425066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,521 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    763305517322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,537 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,537 miles
    Test number
    395616432528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,409 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    988095944327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,404 miles (+7,650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,404 miles
    Test number
    794078898761
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
  14. Pass78,754 miles (+9,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    119509730416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass68,844 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    627867918680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,065 miles (+6,393)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    138448075066
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass54,672 miles (+5,553)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    655129644060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass49,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    145784573097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,119 miles (+9,809)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    187163873446
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass39,310 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    518250991213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,863 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    371483890250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,158 miles (+6,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,158 miles
    Test number
    310809389207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass19,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,628 miles
    Test number
    163244598273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X55 GRF

Does X55 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 GRF is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X55 GRF?
The MOT on X55 GRF is valid until 2 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 GRF done?
X55 GRF was recorded at 130,022 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,448 miles a year.
Has X55 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 GRF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X55 GRF 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 GRF find?
X55 GRF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: 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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