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AE05 XUL

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XUL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019
Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,114 miles

front suspension reaction arm bushes worn

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 144,718 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight wear in front suspension reaction arm bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,718 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight wear in front suspension reaction arm bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,849 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 133,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 123,005 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,672 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,672 miles

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

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

corrosion on both front metal brtake pipes

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 brake disks corroded...all ok referance brake performance test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,738 miles

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

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

slight end flote play in electronic steering coloumn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,644 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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AE05 XUL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE05 XUL, 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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AE05 XUL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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