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AO05 RTX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,966 mi
Last recorded169,966 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 169,966 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 169,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 157,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,655 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 101,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,301 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,301 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fault indicated with suspension leveling.

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,817 miles

Self leveling suspension operation warning displayed on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,470 miles

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,886 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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AO05 RTX 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 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 AO05 RTX, 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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AO05 RTX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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