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AX05 BUD

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,708 mi
Last recorded132,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BUD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 132,708 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 124,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 110,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 101,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,581 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,581 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 74,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,173 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 58,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,079 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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AX05 BUD is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX05 BUD, 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 AX05 BUD registered?

AX05 BUD is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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