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AV05 GPF

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

271,465 mi
Last recorded271,465 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GPF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 271,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 271,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 264,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 254,228 miles

Front front position lamps flicker slightly when first operated

engine MIL light not illuminating

slight miss fire detected at idle, emissions reading meet manufacturer plate limit

Pass 20 Oct 2018 236,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 218,844 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 218,738 miles

Nearside Front 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 2016 205,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 120,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,128 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 115,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 110,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,251 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 104,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,816 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 100,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,913 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,235 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

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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AV05 GPF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AV05 GPF, 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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AV05 GPF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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