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CX55 RVY

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,056 mi
Last recorded145,056 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 145,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,477 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,565 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated various hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 135,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,054 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,618 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 123,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 123,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some mechanical components.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 111,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,936 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,820 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,559 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,568 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,303 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 RVY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey 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 CX55 RVY, 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 RVY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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