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BF05 XTA

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 80,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 7 make noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 69,160 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 7 make noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,010 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Run Flat indicator light is on

Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 47,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 41,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front and rear tyre cracking

offside front wiper slighltly smearing

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 39,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front and rear tyre cracking

offside front wiper slighltly smearing

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cracking

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,139 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,995 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)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,336 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,089 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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BF05 XTA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver 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 BF05 XTA, 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 BF05 XTA registered?

BF05 XTA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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