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DCO 19N

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCO 19N
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 144,379 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 144,378 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin from the exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 144,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,129 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 141,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,013 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,891 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 136,189 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,425 miles

rear subframe corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2020 134,424 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking in the engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,004 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 133,004 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 efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 130,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 130,714 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished in tread area.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2017 125,656 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 May 2017 125,654 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 119,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake requires adjustment

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 112,021 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Brake pipe to nearside rear starting to corrode

Offside wiper starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2014 104,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in front lower forward suspension arm bushes

Slight play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 104,730 miles

Slight play in front lower forward suspension arm bushes

Slight play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 98,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 98,059 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 87,950 miles

slight noise from rear suspension arms

Fail 14 May 2012 87,950 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)

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

slight noise from rear suspension arms

Pass 16 May 2011 73,386 miles

noise from o/s/rear suspension

Pass 20 May 2010 60,994 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 May 2009 49,044 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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DCO 19N is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DCO 19N, 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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DCO 19N is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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