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CE55 FPN

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,222 mi
Last recorded225,222 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 225,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 224,783 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 223,728 miles
Fail 18 May 2025 220,772 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 219,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 199,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 188,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 188,680 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 185,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 184,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2021 170,132 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 169,091 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 168,781 miles
Fail 23 May 2021 166,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 146,932 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 146,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 102,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,598 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 82,598 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,675 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,716 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,425 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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CE55 FPN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE55 FPN, 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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What year was CE55 FPN registered?

CE55 FPN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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