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WN05 XUE

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,123 mi
Last recorded167,123 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 167,123 miles

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

parking brake 16%

Fail 1 Nov 2018 167,123 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 167,095 miles

parking brake 16%

Fail 5 Apr 2017 167,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake 16%

Fail 11 Jan 2017 167,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

water leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 141,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 141,156 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 123,974 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,103 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 28 May 2011 106,855 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 18 May 2010 88,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 87,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,188 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

wipers smearing windscreen

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 XUE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

WN05 XUE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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