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EK05 CHL

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,177 mi
Last recorded142,177 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 142,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 137,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,507 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 132,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 127,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,741 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 88,470 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 69,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EK05 CHL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 CHL, 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 EK05 CHL registered?

EK05 CHL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is EK05 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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