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BSW 423

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSW 423
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,035 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,896 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 91,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear seats not tested due to luggage in rear

Fail 8 Sep 2022 91,837 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2022 91,824 miles

Brake performance not tested leak at offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r19 offside&nearside wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in arch signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear above rear sub frame going to both caliper signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45r19 offside&nearside wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flex hose to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flex hose to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 79,338 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 67,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,428 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,383 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2010 26,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,597 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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BSW 423 is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BSW 423, 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 BSW 423 registered?

BSW 423 is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is BSW 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSW 423 shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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