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CE55 WDF

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 109,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 109,653 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 100,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 97,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 95,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged rear outer and both front outer pipes (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front [ front arms] (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn from inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,977 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 79,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front tyres slight wear on outer edages of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

handbrake lever travel high

run flat indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,061 miles

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

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

handbrake lever travel high

run flat indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,097 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,097 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,740 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 26 Aug 2008 27,178 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 WDF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CE55 WDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 WDF registered?

CE55 WDF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is CE55 WDF safe to buy?

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