MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise nsr tyre inner edge wear
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on inner fixing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front, central arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake just complied with minimum requirements of 16% efficiency. Advise handbrake maintenance check.
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play ball joint on the rear of the two lower arms (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + offside front arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hub bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer 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)
4x4 warning lamp on
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
4x4 warning lamp on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Warning light on dashboard (4x4) possibly indicating a fault
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Warning light on dashboard (4x4) possibly indicating a fault
Dampness on power steering pipe, recommend clean & further inspection.
Rear tyres worn, wearing uneven on inner edges, recommend replace.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Dampness on power steering pipe, recommend clean & further inspection.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside font wiper blade starting to tear, recommend replace.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear tyres worn, wearing uneven on inner edges, recommend replace.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre close on outer edge
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BK55 LWC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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