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CD05 MAR

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,448 mi
Last recorded120,448 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD05 MAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 120,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Front wing damge

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Front wing damge

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,699 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 117,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 May 2022 113,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 107,417 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 97,839 miles

Both front suspension lower joints o/s & n/s slight movement

Pass 20 May 2017 93,027 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges close limit of wear

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

Pass 27 May 2016 87,979 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Signs of oil leak from engine and G/box aera

Fail 27 May 2016 87,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Signs of oil leak from engine and G/box aera

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 82,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 82,174 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 74,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 67,975 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 62,208 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 62,208 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 56,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 46,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,953 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,653 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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CD05 MAR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CD05 MAR, 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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CD05 MAR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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