CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF55 MWC

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,069 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 112,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 107,926 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side walls badly split cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is bald on inner edges . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake not working no effort recorded from either side .

Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,167 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges ok at present.

Fail 23 Nov 2023 105,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn on outer edges ok at present.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake only just meeting minimum requirements.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 103,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush split and separated causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush split and separated causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake only just meeting minimum requirements.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes under wing rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes under wing rusty

Offside Front brake caliper pad retaining clip missing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,524 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,010 miles

hand brake only just passed requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,850 miles

low effort on hand brrake

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

low effort on hand brrake

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,377 miles

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

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

advise hand brake clean and ajust

Pass 31 Dec 2014 80,136 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 80,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,834 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,497 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,497 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,125 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF55 MWC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MWC, 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

How do I check the history of EF55 MWC?

You can check the full history of EF55 MWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF55 MWC registered?

EF55 MWC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EF55 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 MWC shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF55 MWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF55 MWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.