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AX05 NLP

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

201,356 mi
Last recorded201,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 201,356 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 201,294 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 184,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 184,644 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 174,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering noise

Fail 31 Jan 2022 174,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering noise

Pass 23 Jan 2021 171,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 168,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 158,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 146,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 138,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,390 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,998 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 NLP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

AX05 NLP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is AX05 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 NLP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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