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EX55 LBK

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,943 mi
Last recorded130,943 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 130,943 miles

Nearside mirror broken

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

tyre pressure warning lamp inlluminated

Fail 8 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front mounitng (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror broken

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

tyre pressure warning lamp inlluminated

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets very weak (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,121 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre all worn very low

Parking brake effort could be better

Fail 17 Sep 2019 109,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements partly covered by camera (0.1 (d))

all suspension bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes and n/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexi hoses (part of flexi) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (part of flexi) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edge close to cords

emissions erratic (burning oil)

t.p.m.s light illuminated on dash board

various rear suspension bush's deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 92,706 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,056 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 74,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,814 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,807 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear 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 LBK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EX55 LBK, 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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EX55 LBK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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