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BK55 XWU

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,156 mi
Last recorded169,156 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 169,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,534 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 152,904 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 148,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,630 miles

chassis has light corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,393 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,678 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 134,673 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,663 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 129,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose and above sub/frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose and above sub/frame (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,741 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose and above sub/frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose and above sub/frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 116,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

off/side front wiper not 100%

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,368 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 XWU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK55 XWU, 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 BK55 XWU registered?

BK55 XWU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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