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X6 BSB

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 BSB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 99,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,180 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,091 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 94,091 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,858 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,325 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,137 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,853 miles

Both front outer CV boots cracking up.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,852 miles

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

Both front outer CV boots cracking up.

Hand brake lever nearing end of travel.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 34,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,356 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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X6 BSB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X6 BSB, 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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X6 BSB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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