MOT Status
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143,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
under trays & sill covers fitted
engine & sill covers fitted
Central Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Couldn't do full inspection of brake lines due to covers
Couldn't do full inspection of fuel lines due to covers
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
item removed from o/s front screen for MOT purpose see notes provided
n/s front screen wiper blade starting to smear screen but legal at time of test suggest change
n/s o/s front steel brake pipes to flexi hose joint inside wheel arch just starting to rust suggest clean and grease
rear tyres bald on inner edges and tread cracked,recommend repalcement soon.
n/s o/s front brake inner pads wearing low legal at time of test suggest change soon
o/s front tyre outer wall very slight damage legal at time of test
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BT55 VLY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 BT55 VLY, 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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BT55 VLY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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