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AY55 MXX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,637 mi
Last recorded206,637 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 206,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 179,558 miles

ALL TYRES ARE WINTER TYPE

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY +UNDER SIDE FULLY PANELED

HAND BRAKE EFFIENCY JUST PASSED

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT GREASY

Fail 28 Jul 2018 179,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

ALL TYRES ARE WINTER TYPE

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY +UNDER SIDE FULLY PANELED

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT GREASY

Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 136,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 100,723 miles

front grill damaged

Pass 19 May 2012 91,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 91,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,226 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,436 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 73,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,373 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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 MXX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY55 MXX, 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 AY55 MXX registered?

AY55 MXX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AY55 MXX safe to buy?

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