MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 50 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 50 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s.r tyre heavily worn on outer edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
both sills have surface rust and fitted with covers unable to access fully
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front OSF indicator remains on
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see where from due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see where from due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
small chip n/s/f screen edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
small chip n/s/f screen edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre has small cut in tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre has small cut in tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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AU05 EPO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AU05 EPO, 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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AU05 EPO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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