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AU55 KVO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 153,599 miles

all four brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 153,599 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all four brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,031 miles

osf and nsr tyres wearing close to legal limit

pinholes in boith front cv boots

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,027 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted osr brake calliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf and nsr tyres wearing close to legal limit

pinholes in boith front cv boots

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,988 miles

both rear tyres wearing one dges

brake pipes ahve protective coatings and corroding

engine covers fitted

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 26 Oct 2022 136,982 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf front lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,516 miles

nsf tyre wearing

osf link rod ball joint boot deteriroating

pinholes in both front cv boots

slight play in nsf lower rear ball joint and steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,893 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

osf cv boot pinhole

osf link deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 102,414 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,519 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,982 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise, osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,982 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise, osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,955 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,826 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 KVO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KVO, 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 KVO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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