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CF55 JWY

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

216,400 mi
Last recorded216,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 JWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 216,400 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower slight cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 214,099 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 207,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 204,181 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS on

Fail 1 Dec 2022 204,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

TPMS on

Pass 5 Nov 2021 189,028 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 180,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 180,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 162,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,110 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 154,987 miles

Nearside Crack on windscreen but not effecting the view of the road

Pass 7 Oct 2016 143,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 142,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 142,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 136,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,799 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 111,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,360 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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CF55 JWY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CF55 JWY, 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 CF55 JWY registered?

CF55 JWY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for CF55 JWY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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