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X5 SGY

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,312 mi
Last recorded180,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 180,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 177,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 171,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,227 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 150,777 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Jan 2021 150,777 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2019 145,140 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 145,140 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 136,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 125,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,856 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,871 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 SGY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

X5 SGY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is X5 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 SGY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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