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AE55 GAU

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 106,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 103,100 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on instead of side light (4.2.3 (c))

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 21 Jan 2021 98,123 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,847 miles

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

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

undertrays and outersill cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,355 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s/f most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jul 2017 88,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,896 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,533 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,183 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,954 miles

rear tyres getting low front brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,133 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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AE55 GAU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE55 GAU, 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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AE55 GAU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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