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X15 JMP

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 JMP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 103,502 miles

Centre propshaft support bearing deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Abs wiring insecure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 103,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre propshaft support bearing deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Abs wiring insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,398 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,395 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wire insecure (1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,654 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 97,653 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear under covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front caliper anti rattle clips missing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,966 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 93,964 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking at bead area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 90,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,637 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake performance 17%

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes slight perishing and creaking joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,170 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

power steering pipe slight weeping

Fail 13 Nov 2017 79,168 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

power steering pipe slight weeping

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,732 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slight tread damage

Offside Rear tyre slight tread perishing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,888 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,536 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,535 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,963 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,963 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2010 31,079 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,077 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs pitting

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,464 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,127 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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X15 JMP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X15 JMP, 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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X15 JMP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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