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CE55 XUA

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,841 mi
Last recorded189,841 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 189,841 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 189,841 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 176,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn Both sides

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 176,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn Both sides

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 164,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 145,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,323 miles

Centre Front Lower under cover

Centre Front Upper engine cover

Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,323 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2013 95,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,649 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,841 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,287 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 XUA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

CE55 XUA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CE55 XUA safe to buy?

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