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X5 JJF

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,985 mi
Last recorded102,985 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 JJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,034 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,921 miles

4x4 light flicking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 100,921 miles

4x4 light flicking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,789 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 72,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,671 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,490 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 JJF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

X5 JJF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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