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DF54 KSV

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

275,092 mi
Last recorded275,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 KSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 275,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 262,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 22 May 2018 262,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 2 May 2017 254,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 242,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp adjuster not working

Fail 8 Mar 2016 242,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 27 Jan 2015 219,011 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 219,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 194,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2014 193,785 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 171,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 147,947 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,926 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 125,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,941 miles

handbrake lever travel slightly excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,135 miles

handbrake effort 16% JUST LEGAL

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,248 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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DF54 KSV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF54 KSV, 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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DF54 KSV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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