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EF05 BDZ

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,173 mi
Last recorded170,173 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 170,173 miles

plastic under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2022 170,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,389 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 154,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,442 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Feb 2019 140,442 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,031 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,809 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,390 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,647 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 54,588 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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EF05 BDZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 BDZ, 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 EF05 BDZ registered?

EF05 BDZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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