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BN55 JTX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 52,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 50,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,408 miles

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES CRACKING

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,853 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer CV boots cracking to rubber (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 41,853 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer CV boots cracking to rubber (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,636 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,441 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear No. Plate starting to fade

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,223 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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BN55 JTX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

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

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