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X500 PJJ

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 PJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 153,471 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 22 Apr 2025 147,568 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2024 141,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s/r bottom suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 18 Apr 2023

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 133,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 132,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of metal brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across axle to flexy hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

TPMS Lamp on

low brake pad warning lamp on, but pads appear to be in fair condition

Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,001 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2018 123,025 miles

Both front seatbelts very slow in returning

Nearside Wiper too big and stopping off screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe heavily coated with grease so not fully inspected

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 123,013 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Very dull (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front seatbelts very slow in returning

Nearside Wiper too big and stopping off screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe heavily coated with grease so not fully inspected

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,565 miles

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

Advise under trays & engine cover fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Central Rear Advise centre brake light not as bright as on a same make and model of vehicle,

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,515 miles

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

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

Advise under trays & engine cover fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Central Rear Advise centre brake light not as bright as on a same make and model of vehicle,

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,539 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 98,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,429 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 89,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,561 miles

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls but not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls but not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,139 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,446 miles

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

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

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 PJJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

X500 PJJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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