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X55 CGS

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,582 mi
Last recorded137,582 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 CGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 137,582 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2018 131,293 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 125,450 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 120,133 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 119,944 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 114,112 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 113,880 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 107,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 107,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,139 miles

o/s/f play at wheel bearing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,229 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 72,963 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,010 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 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.

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