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X5 PTL

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 151,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,046 miles

underneath obsecured by undertray

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 140,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 107,502 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,107 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre causing slow puncture

Fail 19 Dec 2012 100,107 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre causing slow puncture

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,664 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 86,664 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 71,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,295 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,095 miles

N/S/F tyre very close to 1.6mm limit

front brake pads getting very thin

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 PTL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PTL, 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 PTL registered?

X5 PTL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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