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ADA 6M

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,610 mi
Last recorded141,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 6M
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 141,610 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 134,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 128,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 117,445 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 117,420 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,527 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 114,527 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 111,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,671 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,221 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,221 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,201 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,067 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,503 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 35,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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ADA 6M is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ADA 6M, 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 ADA 6M registered?

ADA 6M is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is ADA 6M safe to buy?

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