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BT03 MMO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

236,313 mi
Last recorded236,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 MMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 236,313 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 236,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 232,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 228,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 228,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 223,251 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 218,010 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 218,009 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 210,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

slight squeak from steering

surfacecorrosion rear subframe,shockers

Fail 21 Sep 2020 210,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edges

slight squeak from steering

surfacecorrosion rear subframe,shockers

Pass 18 Sep 2019 203,887 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 190,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 171,985 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 171,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 114,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,352 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,668 miles

front & n/s/r tyres worn 4mm & worn on inside edges.

stone chips in front windscreen.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,668 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)

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

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

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

front & n/s/r tyres worn 4mm & worn on inside edges.

stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,794 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,794 miles

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

grease around n/s/f outer c/v boot area.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,207 miles

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

undertrays and sill covers fitted unable to inspect properly

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,207 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

undertrays and sill covers fitted unable to inspect properly

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,017 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

unable to check fully floor pan fittied

Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake disc slightly worn

unable to check fully floor pan fittied

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,115 miles

o/s/r hand brake slightly low reading.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,853 miles

suspect front brakes pads wearing / worn low.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 31,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect front brakes pads wearing / worn low.

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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BT03 MMO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BT03 MMO, 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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BT03 MMO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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