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AV55 MKA

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,023 mi
Last recorded229,023 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 229,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 211,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 184,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 167,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 167,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear above frame ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 152,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 135,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 118,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 99,204 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2014 99,201 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 78,923 miles

horn tone low

rear wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 29 May 2012 61,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 61,238 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,377 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,121 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,170 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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AV55 MKA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV55 MKA, 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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AV55 MKA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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