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EX55 SZD

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,711 mi
Last recorded185,711 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SZD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 185,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 180,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge......255/50 R19 107V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 180,855 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Excessive rear wheel camber

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge......255/50 R19 107V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 167,007 miles

excessive rear wheel camber

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2020 167,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive rear wheel camber

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2019 150,377 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 150,377 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 135,520 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 135,513 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,285 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,513 miles

front & rear number plate character spacing !

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,815 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,429 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,862 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,407 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)

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 SZD is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZD, 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

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What year was EX55 SZD registered?

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

Is EX55 SZD safe to buy?

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