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DB51 MDB

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 MDB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 93,571 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,545 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 20 Oct 2015 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,500 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,366 miles

o/s/r tyre soft blown up to correct pressure.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,088 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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DB51 MDB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DB51 MDB, 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 DB51 MDB registered?

DB51 MDB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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