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WN05 XXM

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,568 mi
Last recorded179,568 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2024 179,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 166,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 153,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 143,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 143,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose/pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 142,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two Main. Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose/pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 139,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the nearside front flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the offside front flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Actually on the the limit in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 134,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2016 129,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 79,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 79,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,488 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 63,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,061 miles

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

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 XXM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WN05 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

WN05 XXM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WN05 XXM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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