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EJ05 MTV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 157,035 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 154,497 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 152,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 152,775 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 144,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow at retracting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow at retracting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 144,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow at retracting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slow at retracting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 135,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 129,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 122,380 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 122,380 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 106,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 101,268 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,550 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,677 miles

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,663 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,184 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,494 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,163 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,797 miles

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

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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EJ05 MTV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJ05 MTV, 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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EJ05 MTV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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