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EX55 VJL

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,131 mi
Last recorded165,131 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 165,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 160,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 155,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 151,959 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 137,890 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 137,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 128,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,411 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,638 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,504 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,801 miles

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 VJL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

EX55 VJL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EX55 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VJL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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