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WU55 WJX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,084 mi
Last recorded110,084 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 WJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,084 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,076 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,196 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,876 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,876 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,515 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,515 miles

Offside Outer 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,092 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fluid leak near side front engine bay

hand brake only just efficient enough at 16%

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WJX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU55 WJX, 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 WU55 WJX registered?

WU55 WJX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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