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X5 NWO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,516 mi
Last recorded109,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NWO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,516 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 108,891 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus low. 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 108,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm. Middle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus low. 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,403 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 95,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,530 miles

slight bind in n/s rear brake

Pass 1 May 2014 75,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 65,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,079 miles

headlights tested as presented

Fail 6 May 2011 62,043 miles

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

headlights tested as presented

Pass 7 May 2010 53,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres outer sidewalls are in a poor condition

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,957 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,956 miles

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

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 NWO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO registered?

X5 NWO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is X5 NWO safe to buy?

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