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AJ55 XXL

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024

Offside Front drivers door

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

power steering slightly stiff

Fail 12 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drivers door

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

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

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2023

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge v& nail 285/45*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 285/45*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 104,336 miles

Front tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 97,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 97,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,068 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

nsr tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

osf tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

osr tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

nearside wiper blade split

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2012 80,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 80,106 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front axle tyre sizes different to rear axle sizes

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,438 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 49,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AJ55 XXL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 XXL, 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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AJ55 XXL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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