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CX55 FOU

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,870 mi
Last recorded169,870 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 169,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel fouls chassis when jackes up

Offside Rear wheel fouls chassis when jacked up

Fail 16 May 2022 169,866 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel fouls chassis when jackes up

Offside Rear wheel fouls chassis when jacked up

Pass 23 Sep 2020 168,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 161,592 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 161,572 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 156,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,642 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,116 miles

handbrake performace is low

Fail 22 Aug 2016 138,116 miles

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

handbrake performace is low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 131,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight soot marks around exhaust manifold

Fail 18 Aug 2014 122,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 122,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,398 miles

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

both rear Tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,295 miles

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

both outer cv boots perished and cracked

both rear tyre treads getting low on inner edges

offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,775 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,104 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,268 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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CX55 FOU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CX55 FOU, 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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CX55 FOU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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