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WL05 FDO

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,585 mi
Last recorded129,585 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 129,585 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2022 129,581 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,175 miles

front suspension and arms some corrosion

rear axle rusty

rear callipers rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,719 miles

rear axle rusty

some corrosion on n/s and o/s front lower track control arms

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,116 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 114,996 miles

tyre pressure light staying on

Fail 24 May 2017 114,995 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyre pressure light staying on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,944 miles

fuel low

sill covers/engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 108,944 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel low

sill covers/engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 102,065 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 102,019 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 101,068 miles

both front outer cv gaitors are perished

Pass 20 May 2013 98,228 miles

n/s/f tyre only 2mm center of tread

n/s/r tyre woron on inner & outer edges& only 2mm

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 92,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 89,128 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,476 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,938 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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WL05 FDO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WL05 FDO, 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 WL05 FDO registered?

WL05 FDO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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