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WP05 OTX

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,267 mi
Last recorded188,267 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 OTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 188,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 174,232 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 15 May 2025 174,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 16 May 2024 161,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 155,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 147,428 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 147,253 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 147,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INOPERATIVE (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear hand brake has very little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,936 miles

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has some small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 22 Sep 2020 136,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s lower inner suspension arm rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s lower suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has some small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,709 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bolt in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,621 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,729 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,729 miles

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

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

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 OTX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WP05 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP05 OTX registered?

WP05 OTX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is WP05 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 OTX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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