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XX05 DCG

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,814 mi
Last recorded144,814 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 DCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 144,814 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 144,814 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 139,452 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 139,450 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,900 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,135 miles

Nearside front brake pipe is starting to corrode.

Nearside front tyre is showing wear on both edges and has slight damage to the outer side wall.

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside front seat belt needs some manual help before it retracts.

Offside front tyre is showing wear on the inner edge.

Parking brake efficiency is on the limit 16% may require further attention.

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode.

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 128,117 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe is starting to corrode.

Nearside front tyre is showing wear on both edges and has slight damage to the outer side wall.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside front seat belt needs some manual help before it retracts.

Offside front tyre is showing wear on the inner edge.

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode.

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,182 miles

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

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 4 Jan 2018 121,414 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 121,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,205 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,756 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,505 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,907 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,711 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,711 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,204 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,516 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,515 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,268 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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XX05 DCG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XX05 DCG, 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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XX05 DCG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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