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WR05 NLM

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,597 mi
Last recorded203,597 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 NLM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 203,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 200,216 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 200,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF THIS VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ALSO PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS JUST MET (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 196,700 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 192,981 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 192,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 188,817 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 188,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Front both tyres wearing low on edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 184,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 173,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 163,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 163,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 22 May 2012 136,659 miles

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded flexi to flexi

Fail 22 May 2012 136,655 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded flexi to flexi

Pass 26 May 2011 117,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 111,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 92,586 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2008 68,455 miles

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

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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WR05 NLM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WR05 NLM, 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 WR05 NLM registered?

WR05 NLM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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