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AX54 LBP

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,739 mi
Last recorded196,739 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LBP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 196,739 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

note washer bottle leaking from connection to pump

Fail 19 Nov 2024 196,109 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear footbrake lagging slightly

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

note washer bottle leaking from connection to pump

Pass 13 Nov 2023 192,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 187,208 miles

Central propshaft rubber mount splitting slightly

Nearside Front mirror loose

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 187,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central propshaft rubber mount splitting slightly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 179,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower [front] bush delaminating on edges but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Lower [front ]bush laminating on edges but no excessive movement

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 178,954 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower [front] bush delaminating on edges but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Lower [front ]bush laminating on edges but no excessive movement

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 172,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 2 Oct 2020 171,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 166,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 157,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 137,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn badly

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,548 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 LBP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LBP, 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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AX54 LBP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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