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BU05 XTE

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,360 mi
Last recorded162,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XTE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 162,360 miles

Front Lower suspension ball joints play

Front Outer cv boots splitting and seaping

Front brake pads deteriorating

Rear anti roll links play

advise rear brake pads wearing thin

brake pipes corroding

parking brake low performance

suspension bushes deteriorating and splitting

Fail 3 Jun 2020 162,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower suspension ball joints play

Front Outer cv boots splitting and seaping

Front brake pads deteriorating

Rear anti roll links play

advise rear brake pads wearing thin

brake pipes corroding

parking brake low performance

suspension bushes deteriorating and splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2019 162,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 162,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn out (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 158,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,154 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,430 miles

Offside parking brake performance lower than expected

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer gaiter slightly loose onto shaft

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 127,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 106,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2012 85,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,781 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,781 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,215 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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BU05 XTE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU05 XTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 XTE registered?

BU05 XTE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BU05 XTE safe to buy?

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