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X500 GAR

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 GAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 115,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 110,936 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 105,688 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 105,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,464 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F + O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,646 miles

Front Surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,475 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 79,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,673 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 GAR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GAR, 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 GAR registered?

X500 GAR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is X500 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 GAR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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