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X500 WDS

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,650 mi
Last recorded117,650 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 WDS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 117,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,554 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,891 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 108,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,870 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 105,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 105,839 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,616 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner c.v.gaiter clip getting weak.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front n/s ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,901 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 97,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,825 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2014 72,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,648 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 61,638 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,847 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,505 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 WDS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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