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CN55 UCX

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

170,019 mi
Last recorded170,019 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 UCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 170,019 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4x (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 170,019 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4x (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 151,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 146,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 139,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,036 miles

'4d ' number plates fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

RED TPMS warning on dashboard, system fault

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also corrosion to boot floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle ID label missing, no axle weights or plated emissions data available

Fail 15 Mar 2022 130,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour emits white light (aftermarket LED repeaters fitted) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour emits white light (aftermarket LED repeaters fitted) (4.4.3 (a))

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

'4d ' number plates fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake fails to bring vehicle to stop / significantly under required performance

RED TPMS warning on dashboard, system fault

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also corrosion to boot floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle ID label missing, no axle weights or plated emissions data available

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,126 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 121,890 miles

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

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

DRIVER DOOR NOT OPEN FROM EXT.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,936 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 111,936 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 111,858 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 100,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,713 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,713 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,682 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,962 miles

OS wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,818 miles

Inner nearside front brake pad low

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE, runflat light on

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,847 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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CN55 UCX 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 74.1%.

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 CN55 UCX, 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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CN55 UCX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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