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AD55 UDY

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,647 mi
Last recorded204,647 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UDY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 204,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 168,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,719 miles

Handbrake on 17%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 150,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 142,366 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,455 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 119,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 113,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low, outer edges also wearing (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside park brake efficiency low

Fail 19 Dec 2017 113,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low, outer edges also wearing (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside park brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,576 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (228/50R19)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheels fitted front to rear,not catching.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,266 miles

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

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

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,266 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear and r/h/f tyres bald on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,346 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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AD55 UDY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD55 UDY, 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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What year was AD55 UDY registered?

AD55 UDY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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