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X5 PFY

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,805 mi
Last recorded144,805 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 PFY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,362 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2018 137,359 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake warning light on

n/s mirror damaged and insecure

severe oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm slight play

Nearside Rear lower hub bush dust cover deteriorated but no play

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

exhaust heatshield inscure

Fail 2 Jun 2016 127,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm slight play

Nearside Rear lower hub bush dust cover deteriorated but no play

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

exhaust heatshield inscure

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,296 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 104,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,286 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,256 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,618 miles

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

all 4 tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,893 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,716 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,771 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 PFY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

X5 PFY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is X5 PFY safe to buy?

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