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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

X55 SCMMOT history

X55 SCM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

X55 SCM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,598 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 SCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 SCM was last recorded at 161,598 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2012: 100,016 miles, lower than 921,949 miles on 7 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,726 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,872 miles
Average per year
5,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,598 miles
  • 2025 – 159,726 miles
  • 2024 – 157,883 miles
  • 2023 – 155,581 miles
  • 2022 – 153,223 miles
  • 2021 – 151,596 miles
  • 2020 – 149,836 miles
  • 2018 – 147,093 miles
  • 2017 – 142,999 miles
  • 2016 – 136,848 miles
  • 2015 – 129,334 miles
  • 2014 – 119,871 miles
  • 2013 – 106,245 miles
  • 2012 – 100,016 miles
  • 2011 – 921,949 miles
  • 2010 – 83,991 miles
  • 2009 – 75,437 miles
  • 2008 – 64,127 miles
  • 2007 – 55,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,598 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,598 miles
    Test number
    454859780088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,726 miles
    Test number
    198673043832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail159,726 miles (+1,843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,726 miles
    Test number
    100735031745
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,883 miles (+2,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,883 miles
    Test number
    654466763641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass155,581 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,581 miles
    Test number
    841039618457
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass153,223 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,223 miles
    Test number
    693148249464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,596 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,596 miles
    Test number
    962025171201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail151,592 miles (+1,756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,592 miles
    Test number
    222002892906
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,836 miles (+2,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,836 miles
    Test number
    942875116698
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass147,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,093 miles
    Test number
    976684015552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail147,092 miles (+4,093)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    828296906262
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass142,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    669332212981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,999 miles (+6,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    632156595099
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass136,848 miles (+7,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,848 miles
    Test number
    600143354367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom suspension rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in all rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on outer treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass129,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,334 miles
    Test number
    218647685001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail129,334 miles (+9,463)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,334 miles
    Test number
    524380050232
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass119,871 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,871 miles
    Test number
    149072804344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail119,871 miles (+13,626)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,871 miles
    Test number
    365112904317
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass106,245 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,245 miles
    Test number
    757205593283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Fail106,238 miles (+3)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,238 miles
    Test number
    625741193293
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail106,235 miles (+6,219)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,235 miles
    Test number
    807730293254
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass100,016 miles (-821,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    497765952460
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass921,949 miles (+829,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    921,949 miles
    Test number
    528551041362
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail92,949 miles (+8,958)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    395706731340
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass83,991 miles (+8,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,991 miles
    Test number
    624986800331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass75,437 miles (+11,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    412542409355
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass64,127 miles (+8,312)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    664045538168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass55,815 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    274576337189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X55 SCM

Does X55 SCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 SCM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 SCM?
The MOT on X55 SCM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 SCM done?
X55 SCM was recorded at 161,598 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,596 miles a year.
Has X55 SCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 SCM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X55 SCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 SCM find?
X55 SCM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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