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AD54 BAZ

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,117 mi
Last recorded170,117 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 170,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside arms to rear minor play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm to front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated surface perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage staining (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes slight wear /deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 4 Feb 2023 170,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Radius arm to front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected message displayed on dash self leveling inactive (fault left rear ) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside arms to rear minor play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm to front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated surface perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge surface cracking small cuts no cords/ply exposed at time

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage staining (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes slight wear /deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,083 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 146,439 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 146,439 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Engine bay below alternator (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 131,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Engine bay below alternator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,009 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 106,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 95,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 85,788 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration offside door mirror glass.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 52,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,610 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,050 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

low pressure offside rear tyre.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 26,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

low pressure offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,019 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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AD54 BAZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AD54 BAZ, 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.

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AD54 BAZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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