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CE05 ULF

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ULF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 115,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both front suspension swivel lower ball joints slightly worn/ noisy

drivers door difficult to open

Fail 9 Jun 2023 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (285/4519) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both front suspension swivel lower ball joints slightly worn/ noisy

drivers door difficult to open

Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage /reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 255 50 R19 103v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall wearing been run on flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 255 50 R19 103v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 86,690 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 255 50 R19 103v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall wearing been run on flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 255 50 R19 103v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall badly run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,523 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,523 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,001 miles

Engine cover fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,407 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,101 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 37,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,203 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 ULF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CE05 ULF, 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 ULF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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