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BL55 NVV

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 NVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,448 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Fail 27 Aug 2025 126,448 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,200 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,337 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive both sides, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 121,085 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 116,025 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,289 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,286 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,033 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,033 miles

Emissions not tested engine miss firing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine miss firing (7.3.D.3)

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

engine warning light on. vehicle miss firing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,029 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

misting of oil coming from engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,477 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2014 70,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,294 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,866 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,911 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,452 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE IS INSECURE.

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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BL55 NVV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL55 NVV, 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 BL55 NVV registered?

BL55 NVV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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