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AE55 XNL

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,647 mi
Last recorded163,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 158,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,707 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 154,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 147,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,410 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc slighly pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 85,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake disc slighly pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,922 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2008 64,767 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 XNL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XNL, 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 AE55 XNL registered?

AE55 XNL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is AE55 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XNL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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