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AE55 ZTF

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,786 mi
Last recorded154,786 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 152,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 149,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 136,496 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 114,918 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,141 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 92,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,164 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,579 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 ZTF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

AE55 ZTF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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