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X55 ATH

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,090 mi
Last recorded119,090 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 ATH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,090 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

tpm light lit

Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

tpm light lit

Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,927 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 116,926 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,508 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,889 miles

Both front seat belts need assistance in returning

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 115,889 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Inbetween both flexis on suspension arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seat belts need assistance in returning

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,209 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,053 miles

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

offside lower tail light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside lower tail light not working

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,202 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,404 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,331 miles

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

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

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 19 Dec 2013 51,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,858 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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X55 ATH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X55 ATH, 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 X55 ATH registered?

X55 ATH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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