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BV55 VNT

2005 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VNT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,547 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 130,301 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2019 105,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 105,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 99,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 93,245 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 86,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,508 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,564 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 68,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 38,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing low(2-3mm) & very low inner edges.

washers poor.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,822 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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BV55 VNT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VNT, 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 BV55 VNT registered?

BV55 VNT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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