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AK55 UBJ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,637 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 138,556 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 138,556 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 136,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 134,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 130,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,514 miles

Front brakes worn

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

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

Rear brakes worn

Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,288 miles

Front ns wiper worn

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,168 miles

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

osf cv gaitor has a split in but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,981 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 74,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,628 miles

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

left rear tyre 4mm

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,358 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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AK55 UBJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK55 UBJ, 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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AK55 UBJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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