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X5 HBE

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 HBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,653 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 81,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both small bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,083 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 5 Apr 2023 75,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,462 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 5 Apr 2022 72,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 68,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,498 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,528 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,515 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,390 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,909 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,508 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,143 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 HBE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

X5 HBE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is X5 HBE safe to buy?

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