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BN55 FPP

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

211,917 mi
Last recorded211,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FPP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 211,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 206,915 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 198,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 190,953 miles

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

Rear O/S AND N/S ONLY JUST MET , REQUIRED LEVEL.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 177,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 170,442 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 170,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 164,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 158,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 153,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 139,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,820 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 94,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 80,115 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2011 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 68,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,520 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FPP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FPP, 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 BN55 FPP registered?

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

Is BN55 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 FPP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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