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DF05 CJY

2005 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,468 mi
Last recorded173,468 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 173,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 164,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 156,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 150,324 miles

Rear Suspension lower bushes slightly worn.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 150,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension lower bushes slightly worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 May 2017 109,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,331 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,090 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,406 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,406 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing inside edges, n/s cv gaitor slight split, o/s/f shocker slight leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,596 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,619 miles

brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing low on centre tread

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,872 miles

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

n/s front brake disc slightly pitted

n/s front tyre low tread

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,096 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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DF05 CJY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DF05 CJY, 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 DF05 CJY registered?

DF05 CJY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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