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X4 WHD

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,624 mi
Last recorded164,624 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 WHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 164,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, recommend adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2023 153,391 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST PASSED ON 16%, RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 141,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would require adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2019 138,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,090 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,016 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to inner edge and pershed

Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,016 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to inner edge and pershed

Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,649 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 72,649 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,715 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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X4 WHD is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X4 WHD, 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 X4 WHD registered?

X4 WHD is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is X4 WHD safe to buy?

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