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X5 FAS

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 121,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,463 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 120,463 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 114,448 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,553 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,508 miles

n-s-f cv boot perished and damp but secure front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play in

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,441 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 102,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 88,773 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 88,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,979 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 80,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nsf driveshaft gaiters seeping grease

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,771 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 68,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,529 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,683 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 FAS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAS, 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 FAS registered?

X5 FAS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is X5 FAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 FAS shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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