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AE54 UZM

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency low on test

slight suspension noise on road test but can not be identified

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 113,049 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 113,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,384 miles

Check brake pads warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished in sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 108,384 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Across rear bumper (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Check brake pads warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished in sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

brake pad wear warning illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 108,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

brake pad wear warning illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,387 miles

Damage to bumper at nearside front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,387 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Damage to bumper at nearside front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,623 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,994 miles

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light indicates a fault with the system

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,964 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light indicates a fault with the system

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,613 miles

front tyres cracked on outer face

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,331 miles

very slight split to offside wiper blade high travel to handbrake lever

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,622 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 UZM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AE54 UZM, 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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AE54 UZM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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