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AY55 LUE

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,645 mi
Last recorded177,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 177,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 167,437 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 164,498 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 161,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 153,971 miles

parking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

Pass 2 Nov 2018 140,585 miles

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

parking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,754 miles

both front tyres low on tread on edges

oil dampness on power steering pipe near pump

osf & nsf suspension front arm,front bushes split

red tyre pressure warning light lit on dash

Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres low on tread on edges

oil dampness on power steering pipe near pump

osf & nsf suspension front arm,front bushes split

red tyre pressure warning light lit on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,796 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 50,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,463 miles

Front 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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AY55 LUE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY55 LUE, 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 AY55 LUE registered?

AY55 LUE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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