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AE55 ZVN

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,877 mi
Last recorded127,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 127,877 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

loose wiring hanging down near pedals

self leveling suspension inactive on instrument cluster!

Pass 13 May 2022 122,989 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn

Fail 10 May 2022 122,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Front wheel bearing slack

Fail 26 Apr 2022 122,977 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 117,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both main feeds. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 106,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,677 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 ZVN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AE55 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 ZVN registered?

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

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