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BK55 KKG

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,364 mi
Last recorded120,364 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,364 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,268 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 102,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,379 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,688 miles

Advise n/s/f wing mirror does not lock into place

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 87,688 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise n/s/f wing mirror does not lock into place

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,110 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,549 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,640 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 66,638 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,753 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 8 Nov 2012 50,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 43,636 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 4,933 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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BK55 KKG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK55 KKG, 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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BK55 KKG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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