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XX05 OXO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,785 mi
Last recorded181,785 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 OXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 181,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 181,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 181,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 177,075 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 177,075 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 161,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 154,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 154,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 144,419 miles

SERVICE??,,225/50/19 X 2 FRONTS,,,285/45/19 X 2 REARS,,,REAR WB TORN,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3,,OBVIOS AGE RELATED WEAR & TEAR ,,

Fail 16 Feb 2018 144,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD----CORDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

SERVICE?,,,255/50/19 X 2 FRONTS,,,,,285/45/19 X 2 REARS,,,,REAR W/B/TORN,,PLASTICS X 3,,OBVIOUS AGE/MILES RELTAECD WEAR & TEAR ETC,,,,,,,,

Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,272 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,749 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,136 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Fail 10 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,858 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 OXO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXO, 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 OXO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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