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WN55 DDA

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 150,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 150,992 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 147,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 147,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,504 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 141,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,237 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,058 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,421 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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WN55 DDA 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 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 WN55 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

WN55 DDA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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