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BN55 CRZ

2005 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

197,890 mi
Last recorded197,890 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 197,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 197,849 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 188,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 182,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 174,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 153,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 140,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,572 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 110,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 101,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front head light levelling arm broken on suspension arm (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake test not carried out due to condition of suspension component

engine covers

Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,245 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlights low limits

nearside rear tyre splitting around inner wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 80,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,895 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres becoming worn in centre of tread

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

nail in n/s/r tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BN55 CRZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN55 CRZ, 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 BN55 CRZ registered?

BN55 CRZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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