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CN54 UWB

2005 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,206 mi
Last recorded196,206 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 UWB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 196,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 196,206 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 188,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 184,012 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 174,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 168,024 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 168,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 161,637 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 161,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 150,276 miles

front inner brake pads slightly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,895 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 139,882 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 131,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 131,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Ride height linkages are worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Ride height linkages are worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn close to the limit.

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls,

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,725 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn close to the limit.

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls,

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

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 UWB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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