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DA05 JAU

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

210,929 mi
Last recorded210,929 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 JAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 210,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 210,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 201,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 201,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 188,064 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 188,064 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 176,706 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 176,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 163,179 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 163,178 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))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 162,402 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,959 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 122,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 108,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak possibly from steering rack but can not see due to undertray being fitted

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2016 98,755 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,601 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,670 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,470 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,801 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,303 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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DA05 JAU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DA05 JAU, 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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DA05 JAU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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