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AY05 NFE

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,271 mi
Last recorded185,271 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 185,271 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 185,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 184,574 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 182,985 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 182,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear change in the law... (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 179,876 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 179,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 174,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 164,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 135,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread area(advise replacement)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 106,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread area(advise replacement)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 50,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,731 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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AY05 NFE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY05 NFE, 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 AY05 NFE registered?

AY05 NFE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is AY05 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 NFE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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