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BN55 HGP

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

197,277 mi
Last recorded197,277 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 197,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear under body under sealed

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 197,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Complete visible pipe from flexi hose to nearside undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Complete visible pipe from flexi hose to nearside undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 186,578 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement and parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 186,438 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirement and parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 179,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Oct 2021 179,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Sep 2020 165,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 149,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 149,457 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,887 miles

slight play in lower arm bushes

tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,825 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 22 Mar 2013 70,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,811 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,990 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HGP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN55 HGP, 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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BN55 HGP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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