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WM05 FSX

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

221,248 mi
Last recorded221,248 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FSX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 221,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 220,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 220,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 220,675 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 220,221 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 218,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 218,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 213,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 208,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has welding repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 208,323 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel has welding repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 201,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 189,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 189,371 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 176,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 176,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 138,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,708 miles

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,220 miles

front + rear brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,586 miles

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

front + rear brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,144 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 FSX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WM05 FSX, 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 WM05 FSX registered?

WM05 FSX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is WM05 FSX safe to buy?

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