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AV05 WCX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,181 mi
Last recorded180,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 180,181 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 180,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 169,380 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 169,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 162,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 154,935 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 154,935 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 137,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 132,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 132,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2016 121,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,158 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear

Front registration plate is damaged

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 105,158 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear

Front registration plate is damaged

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,861 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 97,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,612 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 82,612 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs outer faces corroded and pitted.

offside and nearside rear brake discs outer faces corroded and pitted.

offside front wiper blade smeary.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,991 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2009 45,830 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,619 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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AV05 WCX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey 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 AV05 WCX, 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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What year was AV05 WCX registered?

AV05 WCX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is AV05 WCX safe to buy?

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