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DG05 NZS

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

249,454 mi
Last recorded249,454 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NZS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 249,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 238,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 223,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 213,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 194,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 178,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 178,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush marked in yellow chalk (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))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 164,860 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 158,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2018 158,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2017 149,547 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2016 139,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint all lower ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear outer cv boot split

Offside Rear Lower suspension bush, bolt was lighten up removing any play

Fail 11 Oct 2016 139,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint all lower ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 137,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 130,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 125,617 miles

front to rear brake pipe at the rear corroded

slight play in axle bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2014 125,617 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipe at the rear corroded

slight play in axle bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 111,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,810 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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DG05 NZS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DG05 NZS, 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 DG05 NZS registered?

DG05 NZS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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