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EX55 HFJ

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,776 mi
Last recorded149,776 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,106 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,100 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,645 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 137,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 121,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,760 miles

Driver side Front Tyre is Slightly worn and is close to legal limit 1.7mm

Driver side Rear and Passenger side Rear Tyre(s) is Slightly worn and is close to legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the Engine bay

Passenger side Front and Driver side Front Suspension component(s) mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,811 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,709 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,632 miles

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

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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EX55 HFJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX55 HFJ, 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 EX55 HFJ registered?

EX55 HFJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is EX55 HFJ safe to buy?

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