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XS55 CER

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,013 mi
Last recorded129,013 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS55 CER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 126,496 miles

undertray fitted limiting full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,768 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 114,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,300 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim and damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,962 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim and damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,552 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 82,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,984 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,928 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,934 miles

OSF Tyre 2mm on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

OSF Tyre 2mm on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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XS55 CER is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 83,060 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XS55 CER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XS55 CER registered?

XS55 CER is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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