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BL54 HYN

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,900 mi
Last recorded186,900 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 186,900 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 186,899 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 183,239 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 183,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 179,077 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 173,459 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 173,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 167,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 164,535 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 157,587 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 151,536 miles

Minor oil leak gear box

Minor play in lower arm rear bush n/s/f

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2019 143,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the middle

Pass 25 Jan 2017 129,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2017 129,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,109 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

offside front,nearside front and offside rear tyres will need replacing soon.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

offside front,nearside front and offside rear tyres will need replacing soon.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,118 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,870 miles

O/S/R side wall outer slight damage

hand brake effence

Pass 8 Jan 2011 70,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,492 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,051 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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BL54 HYN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL54 HYN, 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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BL54 HYN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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