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EX05 FBC

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,138 mi
Last recorded178,138 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 178,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 178,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 170,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 170,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 156,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion forming on rear subfrme

Fail 6 Dec 2019 156,624 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion forming on rear subfrme

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 139,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,886 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre prop shaft support bearing damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,524 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre prop shaft support bearing damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2012 80,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2012 80,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,326 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 60,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,186 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres and o/s/f age cracking to outerside walls

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,146 miles

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

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

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

air bag light showing on dashboard

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 FBC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EX05 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

EX05 FBC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is EX05 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FBC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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