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WV55 BOH

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,781 mi
Last recorded165,781 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 165,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 160,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 153,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,513 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 144,513 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 104,263 miles

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear section of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Cracks starting to appear in O/S and N/S front - outer CV boots

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,735 miles

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 13 Dec 2013 82,599 miles

Corrosion on N/S front metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,674 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,164 miles

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

hand brake has long travel

Fail 31 Jul 2010 46,164 miles

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

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

hand brake has long travel

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,054 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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WV55 BOH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV55 BOH, 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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WV55 BOH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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