MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn out (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for BU05 XTE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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