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X56 EDV

2005 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,949 mi
Last recorded132,949 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 EDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area, unable to see due to under trays (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 129,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area, unable to see due to under trays (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front, undertrays obscuring view (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 127,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front, undertrays obscuring view (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 122,836 miles

Front outer CV gaiters are slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear sub-frame is corroded in places

Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 285-45-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 285-45-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,922 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) to front over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) to front over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 110,830 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn on outer edge ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,308 miles

N/S/F outer tyre wearing

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,962 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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X56 EDV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X56 EDV, 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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X56 EDV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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