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AO55 VFF

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,111 mi
Last recorded59,111 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,504 miles

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)

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

o/s/r worn badly on inner edge

small stone chips in wind screen

Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

o/s/r worn badly on inner edge

small stone chips in wind screen

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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AO55 VFF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 VFF, 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

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What year was AO55 VFF registered?

AO55 VFF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AO55 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VFF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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