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X5 FLE

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 149,122 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 145,535 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 140,943 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,092 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 135,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 131,833 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 131,660 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 116,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,077 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,364 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,893 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 59,771 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,649 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 FLE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

X5 FLE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is X5 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 FLE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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