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X55 SSC

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 SSC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 139,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 134,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 126,538 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 108,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,401 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 94,914 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,137 miles

both rear ryres wearing on inside

Fail 14 Aug 2012 91,137 miles

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

both rear ryres wearing on inside

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,722 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,593 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,599 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 SSC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SSC, 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 SSC registered?

X55 SSC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is X55 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 SSC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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