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CX55 RUO

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RUO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 136,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,566 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 124,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,106 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 113,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 90,722 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,479 miles

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...Engine oil leak...

Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,433 miles

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

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...Engine oil leak...

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 64,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,231 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,359 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 RUO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CX55 RUO, 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 CX55 RUO registered?

CX55 RUO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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