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XS55 PNS

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,967 mi
Last recorded183,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS55 PNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 183,967 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 183,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 178,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 174,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 172,338 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2023 172,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 168,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 166,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 163,189 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 162,944 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 159,934 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 159,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,872 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 155,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 151,062 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 151,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 130,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 125,783 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,787 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 112,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,715 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 76,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,654 miles

REAR BRAKE PAD LININGS LOW

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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XS55 PNS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XS55 PNS, 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 XS55 PNS registered?

XS55 PNS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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