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X55 DSH

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,150 mi
Last recorded162,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 DSH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 162,150 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 159,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 145,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 141,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 138,943 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 138,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre both

Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 123,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35zr20 110y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,537 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,478 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,518 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly,nearside bald on inner edge,offside almost bald on outer edge

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 DSH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DSH, 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 DSH registered?

X55 DSH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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