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CX05 FRV

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,370 mi
Last recorded142,370 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,779 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes becoming corroded (going to flex hoses)

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside front suspension arm (rear arm) - slight play in ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,635 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes becoming corroded (going to flex hoses)

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside front suspension arm (rear arm) - slight play in ball joint

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 15 Dec 2022 118,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (main) going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (main) brake pipe above rear diff - going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn/scrubbed off - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

Offside Front suspension arm (rear arm) - slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn/scrubbed off - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

nearside and offside front brake pipes (going to flex hoses) becoming corroded

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,538 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 110,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,142 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,229 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,103 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 94,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,262 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,107 miles

Nearside 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.B.7)

nearside wiper blade

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,764 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,506 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 57,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,654 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,599 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 9 May 2008 33,175 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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CX05 FRV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol 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 CX05 FRV, 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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What year was CX05 FRV registered?

CX05 FRV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is CX05 FRV safe to buy?

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