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CN05 USE

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 USE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,056 miles

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to steering rack (2.3.3b)

both headlamp patterns deteriorated

offside C V gaiter leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,857 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to steering rack (2.3.3b)

both headlamp patterns deteriorated

offside C V gaiter leaking

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edges

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,287 miles

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

Offside rear upper stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,285 miles

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

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

Offside rear upper stop lamp not working

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,601 miles

front wipers slighly smear windscreen

parking permit in windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 85,601 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front wipers slighly smear windscreen

parking permit in windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,280 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,706 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,688 miles

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

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

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,688 miles

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

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,996 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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CN05 USE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CN05 USE, 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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CN05 USE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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