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WU55 CMV

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

215,608 mi
Last recorded215,608 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CMV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 215,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 214,172 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear cross the floor and around the rear sub frame brake pipes are damp / tacky / covered in possibly clear wax but they are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that is just behind the fuel tank ( rear section of the front to rear brake pipes ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

check brake pad waring light on dash

Fail 9 Jul 2025 214,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ( ball joint bolts to the hub ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ( ball joint bolts to the hub ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear cross the floor and around the rear sub frame brake pipes are damp / tacky / covered in possibly clear wax but they are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that is just behind the fuel tank ( rear section of the front to rear brake pipes ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

check brake pad waring light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2024 212,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 212,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 207,583 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 198,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 1 Feb 2021 190,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 183,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 175,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 160,493 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 133,146 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,274 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,892 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,889 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,416 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,995 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,490 miles

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

front offside wiper blade starting to split

front pads getting low

Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front offside wiper blade starting to split

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,270 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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WU55 CMV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WU55 CMV, 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 WU55 CMV registered?

WU55 CMV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is WU55 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 CMV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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