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ET05 HHB

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,997 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,295 miles

self leveling suspension has a warning notice on dash

Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,295 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads lining level warning on dash

front inner brake pads low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limits in the centre tread

self leveling suspension has a warning notice on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,793 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,719 miles

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

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

N/S/R inner Sidewall worn and tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2010 62,808 miles

n/s rear tyre low on inside edge

o/s rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,706 miles

Rear Tyres worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,706 miles

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

Rear Tyres worn inner edge

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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ET05 HHB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ET05 HHB, 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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ET05 HHB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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