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B7 JEO

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,385 mi
Last recorded137,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 137,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 134,194 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,964 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 13 Dec 2021 121,824 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,267 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 12 Jun 2017 103,189 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,955 miles

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the outer edge

tyre warning light is on

Pass 27 May 2015 91,651 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 85,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2014 85,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 78,548 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate is slightly loose

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r lower side light not working

rear brake pads are VERY low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,460 miles

engine oil level is low

misting of oil around power steering pipes

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

rear brake pads look to be worn low

Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level is low

misting of oil around power steering pipes

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

rear brake pads look to be worn low

Pass 18 May 2010 59,379 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)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,178 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,462 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHTLY HIGH TRAVEL

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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B7 JEO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B7 JEO, 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 B7 JEO registered?

B7 JEO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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