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BN55 WDZ

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,022 mi
Last recorded172,022 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 172,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 168,925 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 163,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 163,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,654 miles

Nearside Outer Small leak in driveshaft boot

Pass 25 Sep 2017 147,897 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 147,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1.plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

2.off side front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch

3.near side rear tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 141,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 141,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,961 miles

1.front brake discs becomming worn 2.plstic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test 3.rear brake pads wearing low

as per failure

Fail 3 Sep 2015 134,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

1.front brake discs becomming worn 2.plstic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test 3.rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,504 miles

1.off side rear tyre becomming perished in tread 2.plsatic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.near side and off side outer drive shaft gaiter becomming perished 4.off side front tyre at legal limites

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 105,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,769 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2010 71,222 miles

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

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,831 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,493 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 WDZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

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

Is BN55 WDZ safe to buy?

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