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CN54 VAD

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,859 mi
Last recorded78,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,859 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,859 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,983 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames/chassis/suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 72,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake lower effort and slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames/chassis/suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft c.v boot slight escape of grease

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and tyre cracking! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/bald tread and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake low effort,recommend invesigation

both front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v drive shaft boot slight escape of grease

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle loose/damaged fixing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,135 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 60,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,813 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 56,813 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,349 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2019 56,344 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

n/s/f+o/s/r tyres low pressure

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges /side walls

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,899 miles

park brake performance low 18%

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,745 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front wiper rubber has slight damage

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,193 miles

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

offside handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,951 miles

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall -- cords NOT visible

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,639 miles

Front screen washers seem slightly weaker on pressure than normal when operated.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,874 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre (sidewall)

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 VAD is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CN54 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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