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WR54 BJR

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BJR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 132,090 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,984 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine slight leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 101,729 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,773 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 94,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,458 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad lining low warning light on

suspension self leveling warning light on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 63,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad lining low warning light on

suspension self leveling warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,736 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,534 miles

Front & rear break discs discolouring & corroding. Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,247 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 49,247 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,578 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,577 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,921 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,919 miles

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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WR54 BJR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR54 BJR, 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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WR54 BJR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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