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AO55 WNU

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,885 mi
Last recorded145,885 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 140,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,139 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,300 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,839 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 74,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,394 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,973 miles

offside front & nearside front tyres outer side wall slightly cut but not showing cord.

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 WNU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO55 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

AO55 WNU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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