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EF55 LZE

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 125,210 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 125,206 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2016 119,021 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 119,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,079 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,615 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 90,856 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,856 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,913 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 58,832 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,077 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EF55 LZE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF55 LZE, 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 EF55 LZE registered?

EF55 LZE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is EF55 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 LZE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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