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BX05 BWU

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,168 mi
Last recorded91,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,168 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,310 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,066 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 85,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 82,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 68,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,156 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,610 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished .

Offside front outer cv gaiter split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,610 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished .

Offside front outer cv gaiter split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,691 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 47,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,913 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,975 miles

Cuts in both rear tyre outer walls and on legal limit on inner edges

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,975 miles

Cuts in both rear tyre outer walls and on legal limit on inner edges

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,364 miles

Cuts to nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,914 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 10,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BX05 BWU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX05 BWU, 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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BX05 BWU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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