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WP05 EWS

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EWS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 123,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 123,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 118,179 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 118,179 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 111,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,443 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 107,390 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2019 96,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,691 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 79,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,951 miles

'TPMS' fault warning light is illuminated.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

'TPMS' fault warning light is illuminated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 60,808 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 60,808 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,669 miles

Handbrake performance just in limits, nearside performance particularly is low, and lever travel nearing limit.

Nearside rear tye perishing and worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 May 2013 49,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level below max.

Handbrake performance just in limits, nearside performance particularly is low, and lever travel nearing limit.

Nearside rear tye perishing and worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,961 miles

tyre run flat light on

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

tyre run flat light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,915 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

N/S/R tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

O/S/F/ tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

O/S/R tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 33,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

N/S/R tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

O/S/F/ tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

O/S/R tyre deteriorated, cracks on outer wall.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,362 miles

all tyre pressures appear low

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls are in a poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,088 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres splitting and cracking through treads and sidewalls

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,088 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres splitting and cracking through treads and sidewalls

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,845 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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WP05 EWS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WP05 EWS, 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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WP05 EWS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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