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AV55 MLO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,698 mi
Last recorded166,698 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 166,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 166,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 151,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 148,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 139,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 129,535 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 129,520 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 123,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 117,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,429 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 103,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,550 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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AV55 MLO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MLO, 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 AV55 MLO registered?

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

Is AV55 MLO safe to buy?

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