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X5 WAN

2005 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,646 mi
Last recorded75,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 WAN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,646 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,932 miles

Front brake discs have a thin layer of corrosion along edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 67,922 miles

Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs have a thin layer of corrosion along edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,338 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 2-3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,521 miles

Both rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,141 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 WAN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WAN, 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 WAN registered?

X5 WAN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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