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WL05 FEM

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,930 mi
Last recorded107,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,930 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play rear sub frame bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,653 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,653 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,078 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,078 miles

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,073 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2012 51,073 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,061 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 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,078 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 16 Nov 2010 30,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,417 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 FEM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

WL05 FEM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is WL05 FEM safe to buy?

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