CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO05 HNK

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

246,225 mi
Last recorded246,225 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HNK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 246,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 246,218 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 241,327 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HEAD LAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE & IN FRONT OF REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE & IN FRONT OF REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER & RATCHET SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 241,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HEAD LAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE & IN FRONT OF REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE & IN FRONT OF REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET

SLACK IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER & RATCHET SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 233,410 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 233,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE REAR SUB-FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 226,672 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

DAMAGE TO ZONE "A" OF WINDSCREEN BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE COMPOUNDING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE COMPOUNDING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET - OSR EFFORT REDUCED

Fail 29 Mar 2021 226,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

DAMAGE TO ZONE "A" OF WINDSCREEN BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE COMPOUNDING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE COMPOUNDING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 216,754 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

DAMAGE TO ZONE "A" OF WINDSCREEN BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OSR INNER REFLECTOR IN LAMP DEFECTIVE

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 216,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

DAMAGE TO ZONE "A" OF WINDSCREEN BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OSR INNER REFLECTOR IN LAMP DEFECTIVE

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 208,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 208,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 201,233 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE AND RATTLING

DAMAGE TO ZONE "A" OF WINDSCREEN BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING POINTS - ADVISE CLEAN AND SEAL (2.4.G.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2017 188,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 188,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 174,499 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 174,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 160,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & deep cuts in tread

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 160,559 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & deep cuts in tread

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,988 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 144,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 127,557 miles

7 pin towing electrics fitted.

Child seat fitted at n/s/r preventing inspection of adult belt

N/s/f brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,683 miles

Belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

both rear tyres on inner edges are getting low on tread

n/s/f tyre outer tread getting low

plastic undersills fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 94,401 miles

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

Belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

both rear tyres on inner edges are getting low on tread

n/s/f tyre outer tread getting low

plastic undersills fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,203 miles

bellypan fitted

drivers seat presented in high position and as such the stone chip in the windscreen is not affecting the view of the road as all i can see is the bonnet

front tyres 255/50r19 rear tyres 285/45R19

scale on both front discs

Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,202 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bellypan fitted

drivers seat presented in high position and as such the stone chip in the windscreen is not affecting the view of the road as all i can see is the bonnet

front tyres 255/50r19 rear tyres 285/45R19

scale on both front discs

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,486 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DEVOIDE OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES BUT STILL MEET ALL ASPECTS OF THE PASS STANDARD.CHECK VERY SOON AS MUST BE VERY CLOSE TO CANVERS.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,072 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO05 HNK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 AO05 HNK, 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

How do I check the history of AO05 HNK?

You can check the full history of AO05 HNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO05 HNK registered?

AO05 HNK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AO05 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 HNK shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO05 HNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO05 HNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.