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AX55 CXL

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2020 91,991 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 91,771 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,056 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 68,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,455 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,673 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged and slight crack.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,673 miles

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

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

Front registration plate damaged and slight crack.

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 CXL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

AX55 CXL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AX55 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 CXL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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