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B4 NRS

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 130,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 125,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms is activated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,644 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,365 miles

PARKING BRAKE LIMIT ONLY JUST MET

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,271 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Park brake limit only just met

Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,968 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured and loose. ()

Park brake limit only just met.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 103,965 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured and loose. ()

Offside Front Suspension top mount slightly rough.

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

Park brake limit only just met.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,209 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 88,025 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)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 80,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 72,089 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 63,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 54,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,161 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,162 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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B4 NRS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B4 NRS, 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 B4 NRS registered?

B4 NRS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is B4 NRS safe to buy?

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