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BT55 VLY

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,572 mi
Last recorded143,572 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 143,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 140,870 miles

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,019 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 135,159 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,417 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 132,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,292 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,400 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 119,334 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,750 miles

Couldn't do full inspection of brake lines due to covers

Couldn't do full inspection of fuel lines due to covers

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,675 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 91,675 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,855 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges and tread cracked,recommend repalcement soon.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,517 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,667 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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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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