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X5 FKU

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,126 mi
Last recorded141,126 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 140,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,718 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,888 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,261 miles

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

Parking brake performance minimum requirement only just met

Fail 6 Nov 2018 125,227 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,279 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2017 122,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 117,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,985 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,026 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,885 miles

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

suspension self leveling system falt lamp on dash

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,376 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,607 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,377 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,849 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 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.

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