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2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,601 mi
Last recorded183,601 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 183,601 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 183,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 180,628 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 174,829 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and center (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 167,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met

Fail 28 Nov 2017 167,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake just met

Pass 29 Nov 2016 162,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 157,879 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 157,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both Front And Rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 153,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 153,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 147,890 miles

no emissions registered

Fail 28 Nov 2013 147,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no emissions registered

Pass 29 Nov 2012 134,091 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 134,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 100,355 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 100,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2009 75,853 miles

front wipers worn marking screen

play at osf lower arm bush under load

rear number plate in poor condition

rear pads very low 2mm / discs appear worn

whole under side of car cover with unsheild hard to inspect

Fail 26 Nov 2009 75,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers worn marking screen

play at osf lower arm bush under load

rear number plate in poor condition

rear pads very low 2mm / discs appear worn

whole under side of car cover with unsheild hard to inspect

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,798 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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CE05 SEO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE05 SEO, 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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CE05 SEO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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