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DG55 KGK

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,713 mi
Last recorded201,713 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 201,713 miles

Under vehicle starting to corrode front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2020 200,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 192,512 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 192,505 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 182,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

tyre pressure light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 182,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 164,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 164,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 144,473 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2016 144,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,135 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 122,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,013 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,479 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,479 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,409 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2010 38,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 23,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,673 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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DG55 KGK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG55 KGK, 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 DG55 KGK registered?

DG55 KGK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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