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BV05 AUL

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,085 mi
Last recorded172,085 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AUL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 172,085 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 172,085 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 158,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, wear might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 158,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, wear might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 155,250 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,464 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 136,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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)

off side front inner steering arm have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,500 miles

front brake disc worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 92,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,138 miles

Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front offside tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front offside tyre wearing inner edge

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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BV05 AUL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV05 AUL, 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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BV05 AUL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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