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D25 JAR

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,003 mi
Last recorded113,003 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 113,003 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perished but still effective

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 109,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm on the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm on the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 89,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,617 miles

Both mirrors a little loose

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Aged/Perishing. Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Aged/Perishing. Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 78,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Aged/Perishing. Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Aged/Perishing. Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,561 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,464 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror loose (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wobbly (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt spraying grease on brake components (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint cannot see properly because of covers & trays, needs inspection (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x screws in tyre

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces outer edges (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to perish

covers & trays

fuel cap seal perishing

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner/outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,042 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 27 Feb 2014 49,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,286 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 45,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has age cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre has age cracking in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,479 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,656 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,091 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,581 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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D25 JAR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D25 JAR, 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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D25 JAR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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