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EX05 WVB

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,723 mi
Last recorded120,723 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 WVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,723 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 111,921 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on

Fail 14 Sep 2017 111,921 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre getting low wearing edges 255/50/19

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,481 miles

Front suspect brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm;front bush [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm badly worn on outer edge/shows multiple cuts IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

tyre pressure warning illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 103,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm;front bush [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm badly worn on outer edge/shows multiple cuts IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

suspect front/rear brake pads wearing low

tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,639 miles

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

285/45/19

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 60,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low

tyre warning light on

Fail 24 May 2013 60,800 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low

tyre warning light on

Pass 21 May 2012 53,399 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)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,587 miles

both rear tyres worn inner sides

undertray fitted to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres considerably worn on inner sides.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

undertray fitted to front of vehicle

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 WVB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WVB, 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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EX05 WVB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is EX05 WVB safe to buy?

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