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AF05 HKW

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,298 mi
Last recorded154,298 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 154,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 150,833 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper and bonnet damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2021 136,019 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 136,008 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 131,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,581 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 119,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,127 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to markers /bald on outside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,127 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to markers /bald on outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 77,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,359 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 71,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,630 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,858 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,858 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,093 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 HKW is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HKW, 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 AF05 HKW registered?

AF05 HKW is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 HKW safe to buy?

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