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EX55 OFR

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,186 mi
Last recorded189,186 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 189,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 181,176 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 171,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 160,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 149,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights cloudy

Pass 7 Nov 2020 140,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 129,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 118,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,049 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 109,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,468 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,468 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,449 miles

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,442 miles

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

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

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 OFR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

EX55 OFR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EX55 OFR safe to buy?

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