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X5 NOY

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,737 mi
Last recorded172,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NOY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 172,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 169,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 169,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 164,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 160,092 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,825 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,810 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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 NOY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NOY, 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 NOY registered?

X5 NOY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is X5 NOY safe to buy?

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