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BN55 SZK

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SZK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 121,862 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 103,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 101,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,873 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 14 Nov 2019 98,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 10 Nov 2018 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,400 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front, front trackcontrol arm inner bushes worn

o/s of steering rack damp

Pass 13 May 2014 54,516 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 54,499 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 51,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 51,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 46,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,989 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 SZK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

BN55 SZK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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