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AD05 OSC

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,076 mi
Last recorded181,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OSC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 181,076 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 174,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 162,247 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 150,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 137,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 120,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,402 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,108 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Both wiper blades worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,030 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 81,858 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,712 miles

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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AD05 OSC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD05 OSC, 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 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 OSC registered?

AD05 OSC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AD05 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 OSC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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