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BN05 XKX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,701 mi
Last recorded150,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 150,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,328 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 147,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 140,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,520 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,945 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 23 Mar 2017 100,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,970 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,904 miles

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

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

front and rear inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

front brake disc's rusty advise

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,816 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,533 miles

front and rear inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,379 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 XKX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 XKX registered?

BN05 XKX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BN05 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XKX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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