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AU55 DVG

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DVG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front door card loose

Nearside rear camber seeming to be excessive, possible suspension arm problem. Further investigation required

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front door card loose

Nearside rear camber seeming to be excessive, possible suspension arm problem. Further investigation required

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,885 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,710 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,706 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,705 miles

NS mirror glass - cracked

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

osr tyre - worn on the inner shoulder.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

NS mirror glass - cracked

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

osr tyre - worn on the inner shoulder.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,592 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,592 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,500 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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AU55 DVG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU55 DVG, 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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AU55 DVG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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