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AF05 FFM

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,147 mi
Last recorded122,147 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 122,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 122,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,966 miles

Both front arms have slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,966 miles

Both front arms have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,062 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

parking brake effort just in limits(18%)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,422 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres are scrubbed,alignment may need adjusting

front wipers are slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres are scrubbed,alignment may need adjusting

front wipers are slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2012 59,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,876 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear tyres scrubbed off bald on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,854 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres scrubbed bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,712 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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AF05 FFM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AF05 FFM, 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 AF05 FFM registered?

AF05 FFM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AF05 FFM safe to buy?

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