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WL05 WKB

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 WKB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,767 miles

o/s and n/s door mirrors are slightly loose but remain secure

Fail 10 Feb 2020 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s door mirrors are slightly loose but remain secure

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,292 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,088 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,445 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,678 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,528 miles

rear tyres getting close to wear limit

Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,814 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 WKB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

WL05 WKB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is WL05 WKB safe to buy?

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