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WV55 BXF

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 153,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 141,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 109,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 107,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 105,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 98,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,533 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,533 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,033 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 BXF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

WV55 BXF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 BXF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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