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EX55 SXM

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,659 mi
Last recorded141,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,659 miles

handbrake poor

Pass 12 Feb 2024 140,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 137,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 132,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 85,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,584 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,296 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,290 miles

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

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 SXM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX55 SXM?

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What year was EX55 SXM registered?

EX55 SXM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EX55 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SXM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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