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EX05 FBA

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,185 mi
Last recorded109,185 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,943 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 106,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,371 miles

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

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,864 miles

Offside Front door handle damaged

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 89,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door handle damaged

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,670 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,627 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,112 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,355 miles

slight knocking noise from rack when turning side to side

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,010 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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EX05 FBA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EX05 FBA, 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 EX05 FBA registered?

EX05 FBA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FBA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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