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WK55 AYU

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,237 mi
Last recorded134,237 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 AYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met required limits attention advised

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,448 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,680 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,680 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,769 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,830 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,216 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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WK55 AYU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WK55 AYU, 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 WK55 AYU registered?

WK55 AYU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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