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AJ05 UBL

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 110,771 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 104,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 96,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 96,574 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 90,439 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 79,145 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 69,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,689 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,463 miles

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,476 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,100 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,167 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,050 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,983 miles

Front tyres -outside edge worn unevenly Rear tyres -inside edge worn unevenly

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 UBL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UBL, 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 AJ05 UBL registered?

AJ05 UBL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AJ05 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 UBL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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