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EX55 OJV

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 79,557 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO FOOT BRAKE HAS EXCESS TRAVEL. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,001 miles

n/s and o/s/f steel brake pipes starting to corrode at flexes

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 67,001 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f steel brake pipes starting to corrode at flexes

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,512 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 63,510 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 60,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres are excessivly worn on the inner shoulders strongly advise replacement

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,097 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,097 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

oil level below min 2.5 lts added

rear tyres are badly worn on the inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid needs topping up

front brake discs and pads are worn

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,060 miles

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

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 OJV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

EX55 OJV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 OJV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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