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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X55 RPSMOT history

X55 RPS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 189,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

X55 RPS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
189,796 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 RPS
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
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 RPS was last recorded at 189,796 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,819 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
9,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,796 miles
  • 2023 – 188,819 miles
  • 2022 – 184,878 miles
  • 2021 – 175,754 miles
  • 2020 – 165,369 miles
  • 2019 – 157,700 miles
  • 2018 – 151,397 miles
  • 2017 – 144,975 miles
  • 2016 – 139,414 miles
  • 2015 – 133,142 miles
  • 2014 – 119,115 miles
  • 2013 – 105,193 miles
  • 2012 – 90,014 miles
  • 2011 – 76,128 miles
  • 2010 – 63,479 miles
  • 2009 – 59,959 miles
  • 2008 – 36,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,796 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,796 miles
    Test number
    430442565629
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail189,796 miles (+977)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,796 miles
    Test number
    330256350623
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,819 miles (+3,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,819 miles
    Test number
    779900396806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass184,878 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    184,878 miles
    Test number
    500175833563
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail184,878 miles (+9,124)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,878 miles
    Test number
    605270929046
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass175,754 miles (+10,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,754 miles
    Test number
    791982060833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass165,369 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,369 miles
    Test number
    797402943542
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer ball joint (In Hub) (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

  8. Fail165,369 miles (+7,669)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,369 miles
    Test number
    239934752891
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working connection loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer ball joint (In Hub) (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

  9. Pass157,700 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,700 miles
    Test number
    974835884527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  10. Fail157,697 miles (+6,300)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,697 miles
    Test number
    497544802649
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  11. Pass151,397 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,397 miles
    Test number
    451703650560
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail151,396 miles (+6,421)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,396 miles
    Test number
    958303287135
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass144,975 miles (+5,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    149918768904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass139,414 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,414 miles
    Test number
    938639923365
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension self Levelling fault displayed

  15. Fail139,356 miles (+139)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,356 miles
    Test number
    937051108004
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear & Offside front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack
    • AdvisorySelf levelling suspension fault
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  16. Fail139,217 miles (+6,075)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    723929179133
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F worse (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass133,142 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    704044593781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,091 miles (+13,976)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,091 miles
    Test number
    944273390517
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass119,115 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    565819954273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,094 miles (+13,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    445673154243
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass105,193 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,193 miles
    Test number
    199266273287
    • 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)

  22. Fail105,191 miles (+15,177)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,191 miles
    Test number
    178514973267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass90,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    288180872213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,014 miles (+13,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    315700272490
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass76,128 miles (+12,649)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    198926871267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,479 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    260394870289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail63,476 miles (+3,517)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,476 miles
    Test number
    224352570215
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  28. Pass59,959 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    723404279240
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail59,955 miles (+23,445)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    793964379270
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass36,510 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    920013378254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,497 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,497 miles
    Test number
    643306768203
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about X55 RPS

Does X55 RPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 RPS expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 RPS?
The MOT on X55 RPS expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 RPS done?
X55 RPS was recorded at 189,796 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 9,482 miles a year.
Has X55 RPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 RPS has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X55 RPS 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 RPS find?
X55 RPS passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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