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AU05 XWV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 105,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 101,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 98,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 98,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn to limits on inside edges

offside rear tyre worn to limits on inside edges

Pass 8 May 2017 81,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2017 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,146 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 75,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,756 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,021 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,020 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,712 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 50,712 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,525 miles

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,534 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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AU05 XWV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU05 XWV, 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 AU05 XWV registered?

AU05 XWV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AU05 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 XWV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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