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BO53 DTK

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 DTK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,462 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on both edges.

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

Parking brake only just met required effort.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,343 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 132,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 78,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,005 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

dual tone horn inop

n/s/f wiper smeary

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,361 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,172 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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BO53 DTK 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 78.3%.

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 BO53 DTK, 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 BO53 DTK registered?

BO53 DTK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is BO53 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 DTK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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