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X55 JSH

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,707 mi
Last recorded189,707 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 189,707 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 188,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 174,950 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 163,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 163,774 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2017 113,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts into flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2016 109,915 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2015 106,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 106,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,520 miles

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,158 miles

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,627 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 JSH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JSH, 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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X55 JSH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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