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X500 BMW

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,070 mi
Last recorded181,070 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 181,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 131,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 112,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 111,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 84,351 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders,also heel/toe wear.

Pass 30 May 2008 60,430 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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X500 BMW is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X500 BMW, 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 X500 BMW registered?

X500 BMW is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is X500 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 BMW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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