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AX55 BFK

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

254,735 mi
Last recorded254,735 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 254,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 254,735 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/R metal brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 249,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 249,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 244,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 235,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 227,240 miles

front no, plate deteriorating

o/s cv boot deteriorating

park brake 16% poor

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2021 227,238 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both/ lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front no, plate deteriorating

o/s cv boot deteriorating

park brake 16% poor

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2020 223,563 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 223,563 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 218,115 miles

o/s cv boot deteriorating

o/s mirror deteriorating

o/s/r brake binding,,, Will need attention

Pass 5 Apr 2018 214,359 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

park brake 17%

Fail 5 Apr 2018 214,359 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both / lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

park brake 17%

Pass 30 Mar 2017 208,346 miles

headlight outputs deteriorating

o/s mirror deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2016 201,859 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

park brake 16%,,,,n/s low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 190,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres on/near limit...poor

covers fitted

front lower frontarm bushs deteriorated allowing arm movment

front no. plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2014 178,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

offside wing repeater lamp damaged

tread low on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2013 165,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 154,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake caliper anti-rattle/tension spring missing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 144,312 miles

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

advanced wear both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,844 miles

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

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

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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AX55 BFK 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 77.3%.

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 AX55 BFK, 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 AX55 BFK registered?

AX55 BFK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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