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EX05 KUE

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,469 mi
Last recorded163,469 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 163,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 151,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 140,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 133,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front, o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,987 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 128,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,224 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,793 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 116,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,522 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 110,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,908 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 63,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,419 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 KUE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 KUE registered?

EX05 KUE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EX05 KUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 KUE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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