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BV55 VDK

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

247,152 mi
Last recorded247,152 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VDK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 247,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 241,088 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 232,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022
Pass 29 Jun 2021 132,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 127,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 121,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 121,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 112,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 101,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,931 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 92,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,165 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,091 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as childseat fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 30,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,883 miles

Rear bumper damaged and PDC sensor hanging down

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BV55 VDK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BV55 VDK, 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 BV55 VDK registered?

BV55 VDK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is BV55 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 VDK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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