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BN05 OVW

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,170 mi
Last recorded145,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 145,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 136,476 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 136,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 129,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 121,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,876 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 104,876 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,068 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre inner and outer wall worn all round within the limit.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,863 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge,require 4wheel alignment.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,025 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 91,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,974 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,841 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,169 miles

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

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

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

note offside rear tyre tracking wear on inner shoulder

note rear brake pads about half worn

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 OVW is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN05 OVW, 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 BN05 OVW registered?

BN05 OVW is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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