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2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 WLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,767 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears above suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears above suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,315 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,686 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 85,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,300 miles

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

damp around power steering components nearside front

Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

damp around power steering components nearside front

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 28 Nov 2019 78,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,161 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,233 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 63,233 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,302 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

offside mirror in poor condition

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,910 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 288,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 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 17 Dec 2008 23,719 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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X7 WLW is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X7 WLW, 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 X7 WLW registered?

X7 WLW is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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