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X5 DMT

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 DMT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,455 miles

Fuel cap seal is in poor condition

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 120,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Possible reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal is in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,082 miles

Front Oil leak

Fuel cap seal starting to crack but maintaining a seal at time of test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 117,036 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,794 miles

N/s/f brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Oil leaks.

Screw in o/s/f tyre.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Smoke from exhaust.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,180 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE lower effort

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,724 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,813 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge!

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,522 miles

oil leak from engine area

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 DMT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 DMT registered?

X5 DMT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is X5 DMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 DMT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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