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DG55 AHL

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,579 mi
Last recorded213,579 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 213,579 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 15 Jul 2025 213,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 21 Jan 2022 204,561 miles

near side front lower suspension arm ball joint worn(rear arm)

near side hand brake low reading

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2021 197,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 185,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 174,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,050 miles

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

Front Oil leak possible power steering leak ()

Front both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 155,299 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 147,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 137,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2014 137,638 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 129,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 121,086 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 80,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 AHL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AHL, 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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DG55 AHL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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