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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

X55 MDRMOT history

X55 MDR is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 11 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

X55 MDR black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
174,349 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 MDR was last recorded at 174,349 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,349 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,349 miles
  • 2021 – 165,840 miles
  • 2020 – 152,899 miles
  • 2019 – 136,336 miles
  • 2018 – 115,318 miles
  • 2017 – 98,847 miles
  • 2016 – 87,743 miles
  • 2015 – 81,918 miles
  • 2014 – 78,401 miles
  • 2013 – 73,237 miles
  • 2012 – 66,558 miles
  • 2011 – 59,269 miles
  • 2010 – 52,671 miles
  • 2009 – 46,403 miles
  • 2008 – 40,315 miles
  • 2007 – 32,359 miles
  • 2006 – 24,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,349 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySome brake pipes on rear starting to show signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s slight white

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,349 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,349 miles
    Test number
    602569151935
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes on rear starting to show signs of corrosion

  2. Fail174,349 miles (+8,509)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,349 miles
    Test number
    323373482485
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes on rear starting to show signs of corrosion

  3. Pass165,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,840 miles
    Test number
    218572237528
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail165,840 miles (+12,941)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,840 miles
    Test number
    415785605186
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass152,899 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,899 miles
    Test number
    406633390741
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirrors loose

  6. Fail152,899 miles (+16,563)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,899 miles
    Test number
    416797314552
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirrors loose

  7. Pass136,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,336 miles
    Test number
    505282013864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,336 miles (+21,018)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,336 miles
    Test number
    306279038798
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,318 miles (+16,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    525133414994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer boot slight split

  10. Pass98,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    726405633594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,847 miles (+11,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    386343230473
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass87,743 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    274269845858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,918 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    438211196997
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, outer wall has multiple damage. No ply or cords visible
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components

  14. Fail81,906 miles (+3,505)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    484305023814
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, outer wall has multiple damage. No ply or cords visible
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components

  15. Pass78,401 miles (+5,164)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    818626274178
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewall kerb damage
    • NoteO/s washer jet 1/2 direction

  16. Pass73,237 miles (+53)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,237 miles
    Test number
    648537473157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteThe horn is deteriating
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail73,184 miles (+6,626)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    668204863142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteThe horn is deteriating
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail66,558 miles2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,558 miles
    Test number
    107775262197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear discs are starting to wear low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass66,558 miles (+7,289)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,558 miles
    Test number
    849575262196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear discs are starting to wear low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass59,269 miles (+192)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    228946461161
    • NoteBoth front tyres o/wall degraded
    • NoteRear brake pads worn unable to view fully

  21. Fail59,077 miles (+6,406)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    336010961182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres o/wall degraded
    • NoteRear brake pads worn unable to view fully

  22. Pass52,671 miles (+6,268)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,671 miles
    Test number
    592546760130
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose
    • NoteN/s front tyre various deep cuts to tread

  23. Pass46,403 miles (+6,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    253292059465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,315 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    273422368409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,359 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    503299067113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,418 miles
    Test number
    424702006296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X55 MDR

Does X55 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 MDR expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 MDR?
The MOT on X55 MDR expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 MDR done?
X55 MDR was recorded at 174,349 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 9,320 miles a year.
Has X55 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 MDR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X55 MDR 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 MDR find?
X55 MDR passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with 9 advisories: both wing mirrors slightly loose; nearside front rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, and 6 more.

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