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WV55 MPX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,668 mi
Last recorded109,668 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 MPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,717 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,638 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays & engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,968 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 77,473 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,116 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,043 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2009 39,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,141 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 MPX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV55 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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