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AY54 LEJ

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025

front tyres perished and out of shape

head lights deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 114,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,709 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 107,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,820 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,207 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,738 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,610 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,728 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,810 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,689 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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AY54 LEJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black 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 AY54 LEJ, 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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AY54 LEJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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