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X50 AHB

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 AHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,724 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,257 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 104,233 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 104,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes showing signs of surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.

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

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Nov 2020 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose from calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Dose not open as inteneded. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose from calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes showing signs of surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded but not weakened.

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

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,552 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,365 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,738 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,354 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,258 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,981 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,981 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,214 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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X50 AHB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X50 AHB, 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 X50 AHB registered?

X50 AHB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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