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X500 MAH

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 MAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 135,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake hand lever near max travel

Pass 11 Mar 2025 134,643 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 134,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both offside and nearside rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2021 122,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,515 miles

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

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 Mar 2019 115,933 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front radiator brace corrded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 112,409 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 112,403 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,963 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2016 100,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded viewed through wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside washer jet leaking, fluid stiil supplied by off/side for screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded view through wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre low and inner edge 0 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat ref seat belt inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2016 100,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded viewed through wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside washer jet leaking, fluid stiil supplied by off/side for screen

Obligatory mirror insecure Taped to secure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded view through wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre low and inner edge 0 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat ref seat belt inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,224 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,076 miles

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

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 26 Feb 2014 88,076 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,674 miles

Oil leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,060 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 MAH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 X500 MAH, 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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X500 MAH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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