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BT55 FOA

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,717 mi
Last recorded188,717 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FOA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 188,717 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 184,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 176,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 176,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 170,740 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 170,704 miles

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

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

Brake lining warning light on

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 141,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 141,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 103,039 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,300 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 75,299 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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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BT55 FOA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT55 FOA, 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 BT55 FOA registered?

BT55 FOA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is BT55 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 FOA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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