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WK05 TXC

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,796 mi
Last recorded83,796 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 TXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,796 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 83,793 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,900 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 82,899 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,734 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 78,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect as strong smell of fumes, unable to see, recommend investigation (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,976 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect as strong smell of fumes, unable to see, recommend investigation (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 suspension height sensors ball joints stiff, requires lube and freeing off

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,704 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges but not showing cords

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges but not showing cords

ehc warning light on but system is fully inflated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,152 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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WK05 TXC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WK05 TXC, 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 WK05 TXC registered?

WK05 TXC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WK05 TXC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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