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BMW X5

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

X55 TAKMOT history

X55 TAK is a white diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

X55 TAK white BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
168,850 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 TAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X55 TAK was last recorded at 168,850 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2015: 128,604 miles, lower than 195,067 miles on 19 Oct 2013.

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
168,191 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
1,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,850 miles
  • 2024 – 168,191 miles
  • 2023 – 168,158 miles
  • 2021 – 168,140 miles
  • 2020 – 154,524 miles
  • 2019 – 144,767 miles
  • 2018 – 144,731 miles
  • 2017 – 133,722 miles
  • 2015 – 128,604 miles
  • 2013 – 195,067 miles
  • 2012 – 190,322 miles
  • 2011 – 179,010 miles
  • 2010 – 158,252 miles
  • 2008 – 152,245 miles
  • 2007 – 145,730 miles
  • 2006 – 132,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,850 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad has come away from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test INTERIOR MIRROR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off TIED ON WITH CABLE TIES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,850 miles (+659)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,850 miles
    Test number
    600952604219
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad has come away from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,191 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    813864658313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,158 miles
    Test number
    928320296416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,158 miles (+18)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,158 miles
    Test number
    764530788699
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass168,140 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    168,140 miles
    Test number
    154315450170
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail168,136 miles (+13,612)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,136 miles
    Test number
    879739766741
    • MajorOffside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,524 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,524 miles
    Test number
    977032520081
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test INTERIOR MIRROR
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off TIED ON WITH CABLE TIES (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRIVER'S DOOR STIFF TO OPEN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,524 miles (+9,757)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,524 miles
    Test number
    826519557491
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released N/S O/S & CENTRE (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test INTERIOR MIRROR
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off TIED ON WITH CABLE TIES (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRIVER'S DOOR STIFF TO OPEN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,767 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,767 miles
    Test number
    810811701207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,731 miles (+11,009)2 dangerous6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,731 miles
    Test number
    235778934705
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension inactive light on

  11. Pass133,722 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,722 miles
    Test number
    329712090412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,604 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    326453546750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front levelling system repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear camber setting excesive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp emitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail128,604 miles (-66,463)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    751361986617
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front levelling system repaired
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass195,067 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    195,067 miles
    Test number
    409612593203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass190,322 miles (+11,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    190,322 miles
    Test number
    299799392296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass179,010 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    179,010 miles
    Test number
    918993471010
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail178,994 miles (+20,742)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,994 miles
    Test number
    478117861054
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass158,252 miles (+6,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    158,252 miles
    Test number
    203793460057
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass152,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    152,245 miles
    Test number
    202565358244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail152,244 miles (+6,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,244 miles
    Test number
    443004358250
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass145,730 miles (+12,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    145,730 miles
    Test number
    312460557465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass132,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    132,800 miles
    Test number
    672042246247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 TAK

Does X55 TAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 TAK expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 TAK?
The MOT on X55 TAK expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 TAK done?
X55 TAK was recorded at 168,850 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 1,897 miles a year.
Has X55 TAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 TAK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X55 TAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 TAK find?
X55 TAK failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad has come away from backing plate; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 8 more.

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