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WM05 EJJ

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,753 mi
Last recorded160,753 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 160,753 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 15 May 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all flashed, but once new bulb put in, it all stopped (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust blow from turbo

Fail 13 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust blow from turbo

Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,962 miles

Both numberplates deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45/19 2.0mm hankook (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 139,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both numberplates deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45/19 2.0mm hankook (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush)( boarderline excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush)(boarderline excessive (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge)(on 1.6mm at mot point (4.1.E.1)

both number plates deteriorated

handbrake only just met requirements

offside rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

all brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,007 miles

Wear to front tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,467 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,193 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,415 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 EJJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EJJ, 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 EJJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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