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X5 SVK

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 SVK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,586 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damaged

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 31 Jan 2012

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damaged

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,555 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,555 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 37,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 26,824 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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 SVK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

X5 SVK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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