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KB05 KNK

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,225 mi
Last recorded172,225 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 172,225 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 170,124 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 168,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 167,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 163,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 160,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 160,474 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 151,021 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,069 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2012 86,622 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen

Pass 18 May 2011 78,082 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 77,994 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 63,780 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,762 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,802 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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KB05 KNK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KB05 KNK, 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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KB05 KNK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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