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WN05 ACZ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,973 mi
Last recorded132,973 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 ACZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 131,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 124,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 124,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,742 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 118,742 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,934 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 111,887 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,296 miles

TYRE CONDITION; nail in tread & inner edge worn bald > offside rear.

TYRE CONDITION; tread worn low > offside front.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid <pump not audible> (8.2.3)

TYRE CONDITION; nail in tread & inner edge worn bald > offside rear.

TYRE CONDITION; tread worn low > offside front.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,302 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,302 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 86,632 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 80,876 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 80,873 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)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,637 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 73,502 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,175 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 55,883 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 46,864 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 46,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,340 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

N/S/R tread tread worn to 3mm and inner shoulder worn

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

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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WN05 ACZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WN05 ACZ, 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 WN05 ACZ registered?

WN05 ACZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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