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X15 JSH

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

214,417 mi
Last recorded214,417 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 214,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 210,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 201,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 189,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 187,012 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 179,878 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 168,830 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 168,624 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 160,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 151,606 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 138,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper slightly smearing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 126,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper slightly smearing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,538 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,451 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,992 miles

off side steering rack slightly damp oil or fluid

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 JSH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X15 JSH, 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 X15 JSH registered?

X15 JSH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is X15 JSH safe to buy?

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