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ExpiredMileage
137,582 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp-1 of 2 not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay
items removed from drivers view prior to test
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control(rear)arm (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay
items removed from drivers view prior to test
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f play at wheel bearing
rear brake pads getting low
front brake pads low
o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake pads low
o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osf wiper sitting higher up split not in swept area know
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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X55 CGS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 X55 CGS, 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 CGS registered?
X55 CGS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2005.
Is X55 CGS safe to buy?
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