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X5 PPU

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,646 mi
Last recorded157,646 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 157,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,349 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 144,399 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 125,774 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 125,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (points up) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,236 miles

O/S steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2014 65,172 miles

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,223 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,287 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 26,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 PPU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

X5 PPU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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