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CK05 FTX

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,839 mi
Last recorded149,839 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 149,839 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 149,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 143,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 143,328 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 140,596 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front wing mirror glass discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged lens discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear off wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged lens discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 138,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not operative

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,571 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 132,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,820 miles

plastics covering fuel and brake lines from front to back restricting inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2016 123,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 114,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 114,872 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 108,777 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 100,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

both rear tyres on wear marks!

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,668 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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CK05 FTX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK05 FTX, 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 CK05 FTX registered?

CK05 FTX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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