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X5 COH

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,140 mi
Last recorded170,140 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 COH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 170,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays are fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 166,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 163,022 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 163,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 156,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 150,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 146,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 143,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 139,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 135,327 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 135,327 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,400 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 129,311 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 123,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,232 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2013 110,200 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre punctured

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,726 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,846 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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X5 COH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue 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 X5 COH, 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 X5 COH registered?

X5 COH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is X5 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 COH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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