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AX54 ADE

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,775 mi
Last recorded148,775 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 ADE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,587 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 145,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,059 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 113,059 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,922 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2013 108,860 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,910 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,246 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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AX54 ADE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX54 ADE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 ADE registered?

AX54 ADE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AX54 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 ADE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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