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AO55 XXY

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 131,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,596 miles

corrosion on inner edge front discs / rear discs corroding / corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

engine cover x sill covers fitted / number of under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,485 miles

ENGINE X NUMBER OF UNDER TRAYS FITTED

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER X OUTER EDGES

NOISE ON REAR BRAKES WHEN HANDBRAKE OPPERATED

O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Fail 26 Nov 2015 117,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAINLINE PIPES NEAR N/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT X ABOVE SUBFRAME TO FLEXI CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE X NUMBER OF UNDER TRAYS FITTED

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER X OUTER EDGES

NOISE ON REAR BRAKES WHEN HANDBRAKE OPPERATED

O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE - N/S/R SEVERAL SMALL CUTS ON THE INSIDE - NOT DEEP ENOUGH to reach the ply or cords, STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF TYRES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 109,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE - N/S/R SEVERAL SMALL CUTS ON THE INSIDE - NOT DEEP ENOUGH to reach the ply or cords, STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF TYRES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 100,438 miles

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

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,012 miles

Brake Disc(s) REAR worn/scored

Brake N/S/R signs of restriction of brake, on MOT test the wheel was free on rotation test

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,338 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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AO55 XXY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XXY, 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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AO55 XXY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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