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WV55 BWY

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,286 mi
Last recorded155,286 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 155,286 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 155,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 142,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 127,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 121,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 121,389 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,631 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 117,631 miles

Front Position lamp not working 2x both left & right (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,234 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jul 2017 103,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,130 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 95,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 802,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 80,107 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 72,890 miles

front cv gaitors perished

Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,750 miles

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

front cv gaitors perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,091 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 62,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,984 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,925 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 BWY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BWY, 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 WV55 BWY registered?

WV55 BWY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 BWY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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