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AE54 ENG

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,681 mi
Last recorded155,681 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ENG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,681 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 147,739 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 141,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 135,292 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 129,163 miles

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 7 Sep 2020 123,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,510 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2020 122,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 114,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front ns os lower arms rubber bushes worn slightly

ns os front cv boots deterioated

park brake effort 17 percent

rear reg plate deterioated

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,438 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted ns front, os rear

rear reg plate deterioated

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted ns front, os rear

rear reg plate deterioated

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,209 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,209 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

Front n s discs worn slightly

Rear n s o s discs worn slightly

Rear reg plate deterioated

Rear subframe corroded

Under body shields covering body

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,205 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

Front n s discs worn slightly

Rear n s o s discs worn slightly

Rear reg plate deterioated

Rear subframe corroded

Under body shields covering body

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 75,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,489 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,172 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 59,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 55,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,690 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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AE54 ENG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AE54 ENG, 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 AE54 ENG registered?

AE54 ENG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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