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AF55 LFT

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,373 mi
Last recorded188,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 188,373 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 180,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 172,146 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 172,145 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 161,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 161,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 160,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,244 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 143,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,882 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,362 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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AF55 LFT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF55 LFT, 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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AF55 LFT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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