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WM05 DFO

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,569 mi
Last recorded174,569 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 174,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 163,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 150,563 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 150,592 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 142,510 miles

Handbrake performance only just met

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

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 133,243 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 133,234 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,890 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,881 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside rear upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 111,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 May 2016 100,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside parking brake performance low

Parking brake performance only just met

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 93,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 93,695 miles

Nearside Outer 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 88,945 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt ratracting mechanism deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2013 84,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 84,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,199 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,208 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,020 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 56,793 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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WM05 DFO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM05 DFO, 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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WM05 DFO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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