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X5 NLT

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,761 mi
Last recorded51,761 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,744 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 51,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,104 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 50,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,642 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,143 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,139 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 NLT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

X5 NLT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is X5 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 NLT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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