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X5 DVC

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,776 mi
Last recorded173,776 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 DVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 173,776 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 171,729 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 168,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 161,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Jun 2015 149,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 124,283 miles

washer bottle cap is missing

Fail 30 May 2013 124,283 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

washer bottle cap is missing

Pass 28 May 2012 111,052 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 110,968 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 92,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,380 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,883 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 61,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,604 miles

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

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 DVC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey 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 X5 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

X5 DVC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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