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X7 XSA

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 XSA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 147,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 147,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 139,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 135,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 128,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 119,788 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,835 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 94,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides at bottom of windscreen (3.5 (a))

offside washer jet not working correctly and nearside leaking from back

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,988 miles

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,854 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 16 Feb 2017 80,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

both rear upper side lamps too bright

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,439 miles

both rear lower suspension bushes worn and rusty

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower suspension bushes worn and rusty

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 7 Jan 2015 67,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear suspension lower arms - pin/bearing rusty

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension lower arms - pin/bearing rusty

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 12 Oct 2010 44,934 miles

rear pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,910 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 XSA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X7 XSA, 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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X7 XSA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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