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AJ05 UBK

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,759 mi
Last recorded143,759 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 143,759 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 143,755 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 131,042 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,525 miles

Offside Front window fault

blue smoke when reved

engine oil on min

Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front window fault

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

blue smoke when reved

engine oil on min

Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,115 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 10 Mar 2017 127,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil on min

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,337 miles

nearside front suspension rear arm outer ball joint has play

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on inner edge

offside front suspension rear arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,502 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 84,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has split on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,517 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,572 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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AJ05 UBK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AJ05 UBK, 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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AJ05 UBK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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