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C17 JGB

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,272 mi
Last recorded174,272 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 JGB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,272 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 174,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 170,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 166,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both inner and outer edges 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both inner and outer edges 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2023 166,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both inner and outer edges 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both inner and outer edges 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 160,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn through cords, tread peeling off. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn through cords, tread peeling off. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 153,670 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 153,670 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 5 Nov 2020 146,746 miles

Advise both rear tyres are wearing prematurely on inner edges

Advise handbrake effort only just met requirements

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

Offside Front Door handle deteriorated but can be still readily opened

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,523 miles

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Oct 2019 137,523 miles

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

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,850 miles

Advise both rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,388 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 119,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front of two suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjoined to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front of two suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjoined to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper clip missing

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper clip missing

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,654 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,550 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,749 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 58,421 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,347 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,340 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,378 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 29,378 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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C17 JGB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C17 JGB, 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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C17 JGB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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