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X5 KJN

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 158,831 miles

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 158,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 149,173 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 146,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 146,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 136,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,599 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 133,599 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,693 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,378 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 114,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi ( top suspension arm ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi ( top suspension arm ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,284 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 98,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,168 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,445 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

power steering pipe from res

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011

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

adv- hand brake req slight adj.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

adv-slight brake imbalance on front.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,690 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 KJN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KJN, 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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X5 KJN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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