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BN05 DKE

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

252,549 mi
Last recorded252,549 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 252,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 252,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 251,754 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 251,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear/tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 249,399 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ratchet worn (1.1.6 (d))

power steeringfeels a little tight

Fail 21 Mar 2024 249,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing arch liner (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ratchet worn (1.1.6 (d))

power steeringfeels a little tight

Pass 21 Mar 2023 240,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 240,850 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 233,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 224,053 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 224,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front knock/noise from steering/suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2020 218,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 218,117 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 209,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 196,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 196,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 178,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 160,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 141,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 141,642 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 125,714 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 125,711 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,344 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,339 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,832 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,343 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,343 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,230 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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BN05 DKE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BN05 DKE, 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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BN05 DKE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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