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ET54 AEA

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,330 mi
Last recorded148,330 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 AEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 148,330 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 137,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 137,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 119,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,953 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

handbrake could do with adjustment

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has slight wall damage

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

handbrake could do with adjustment

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has slight wall damage

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 108,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 95,934 miles

park brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 16 May 2011 84,292 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 84,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,555 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,121 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,970 miles

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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ET54 AEA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET54 AEA, 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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ET54 AEA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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