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WN55 CZY

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,719 mi
Last recorded129,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 CZY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 129,719 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at flexi area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 129,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm at inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at flexi area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,167 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 118,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,936 miles

rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2023 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake caliper spring missing

rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,366 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 104,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,270 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,269 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,353 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,353 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 18 Oct 2013 75,785 miles

all brake pipes pitted

both front brake pipes to flex hoses rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 pitted

both front brake pipes to flex hoses rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,441 miles

parking brake has slight travel

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,665 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)

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

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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WN55 CZY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WN55 CZY, 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 WN55 CZY registered?

WN55 CZY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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