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WX05 VHE

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

315,787 mi
Last recorded315,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 315,787 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 315,027 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 314,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 304,386 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 303,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 284,753 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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WX05 VHE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX05 VHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 VHE registered?

WX05 VHE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is WX05 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 VHE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX05 VHE have outstanding finance?

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