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DG55 ACF

2005 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,262 mi
Last recorded213,262 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ACF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 213,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2025 213,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2024 206,187 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 193,864 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 183,877 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 178,831 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2020 173,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 165,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but still stops ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter in bad condition

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

Nearside Front Upper power steering fluid leaking from reservoir level at maximum

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,408 miles

Both rear suspension air bags are slightly perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,778 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,006 miles

Both rear brake hoses/pipes are corroded

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,176 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded

Front tyres low of tread and worn on edges

Rear tyres low do tread and worn on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,602 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s/r outer parking sensor cover missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,299 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DG55 ACF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Red 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 DG55 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 ACF registered?

DG55 ACF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DG55 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 ACF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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