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WV55 VLG

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,859 mi
Last recorded158,859 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VLG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 155,078 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 155,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 138,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREASE PIN HOLED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,372 miles

4x4 transfere box fault

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge due to suspension fault

Offside Rear tyre flat

exhaust fumes in cabin

Fail 4 Apr 2018 135,372 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

4x4 transfere box fault

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge due to suspension fault

Offside Rear tyre flat

brake pad warning light on but brake pads fine

exhaust fumes in cabin

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,296 miles

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

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

exhaust leaking coming from rear of turbo and lots of engine exhaust fumes under the bonnet

turbo outlet to engine side leaking and pushing lots of oil in engine bay

turbo outlet to engine side leaking and pushing lots of oil in engine bay

turbo outlet to engine side leaking and pushing lots of oil in engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2017 124,189 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush to subframe (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe to lower hub arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very damaged due to caliper being stuck on and the braking system and metal on metal (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake caliper seized (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust leaking coming from rear of turbo and lots of engine exhaust fumes under the bonnet

turbo outlet to engine side leaking and pushing lots of oil in engine bay

turbo outlet to engine side leaking and pushing lots of oil in engine bay

turbo outlet to engine side leaking and pushing lots of oil in engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,045 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,023 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall of tyre split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,765 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 109,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,730 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 102,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,183 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 95,183 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,921 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 78,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,307 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 67,307 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,165 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 VLG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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