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XS05 TAJ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS05 TAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 157,375 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,006 miles

undertrays damp with oil

Fail 27 Jun 2025 157,005 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake light stays on

undertrays damp with oil

Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 153,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 149,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 146,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 13 May 2020 143,446 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,180 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 142,179 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,647 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 126,624 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,085 miles

Brake pads and disks worn

Front windows tinted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,085 miles

Brake pads and disks worn

Front windows tinted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 52,423 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,878 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,845 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,234 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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XS05 TAJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 XS05 TAJ, 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 XS05 TAJ registered?

XS05 TAJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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