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CN54 DGU

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,755 mi
Last recorded151,755 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 151,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and underside covered wit covers

Pass 13 Dec 2024 150,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective edge of blade coming away (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,192 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 149,398 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 148,573 miles

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

Offside Front rubbing slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 148,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 148,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 147,591 miles

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

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake reading on limit

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 147,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake reading on limit

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 147,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Side lamp not working

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2015 146,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion on n/s front brake pipe and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,457 miles

corrosion on n/s front brake pipe and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2014 145,938 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2014 145,937 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,135 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 145,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil low

o/s front and o/s rear brakes rubbing slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2012 144,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil low

o/s front and o/s rear brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2011 143,741 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2011 143,741 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s front suspention height sensor broken

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,950 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 126,950 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 116,856 miles

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,631 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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CN54 DGU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN54 DGU, 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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CN54 DGU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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