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X5 NGT

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NGT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 91,583 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 91,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,582 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside boot floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,028 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all 4 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside boot floor/rear valance area above silencers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,371 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underbody due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,141 miles

fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,087 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,288 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,637 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,730 miles

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

Handbrake Lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from Gearbox

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,377 miles

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)

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 NGT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey 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 NGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 NGT registered?

X5 NGT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is X5 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 NGT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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