MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 40 r 20 106 y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315 35 r 20 110 y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake performance minimum requirement only just met
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp washers not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge
engine cover & under trays fitted
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge
engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge
engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer 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 Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge
engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
suspension self leveling system falt lamp on dash
tyre pressure lamp on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
suspension self leveling system falt lamp on dash
tyre pressure lamp on
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
near side rear tyre bald on inner edge
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X5 FKU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?
X5 FKU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2005.
Is X5 FKU safe to buy?
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