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X5 WVB

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,084 mi
Last recorded178,084 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 178,084 miles

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

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

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 18 Oct 2024 174,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 169,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 167,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 164,966 miles

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 27 Oct 2020 160,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,467 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 139,465 miles

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)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,682 miles

accident damage to front

front discs worn and lipped wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint the straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint the straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

accident damage to front

front discs worn and lipped wearing thin

Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,488 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,936 miles

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

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2014 120,892 miles

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

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

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,151 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 10 Apr 2012 103,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,995 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn in middle and edges

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 WVB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WVB, 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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X5 WVB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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