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X500 PRM

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,172 mi
Last recorded153,172 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 PRM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,172 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 153,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 148,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 148,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,699 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 128,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 122,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 108,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 96,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 83,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,686 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,625 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 PRM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PRM, 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 PRM registered?

X500 PRM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is X500 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 PRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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