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AO05 ZMU

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 68,614 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 68,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/18 109H general (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/18 109H general (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,343 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,245 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 36,008 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,717 miles

all tyres are perished 255/55/18/105h

Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,413 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

power steering pipe has a very minor leak of fluid

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,944 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 ZMU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZMU, 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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What year was AO05 ZMU registered?

AO05 ZMU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AO05 ZMU safe to buy?

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