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XX55 RHU

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX55 RHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 175,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 171,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

brake pad warning light is on

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 14 Apr 2022 168,283 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 168,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 165,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

axle corroded

corroded on under body & parts

covers on under body

Fail 22 Apr 2021 165,859 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

covers on under body

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corroded on under body & parts

Pass 4 May 2020 162,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front outline marker light inop

Offside Rear exhaust backbox hanger cracked at weld and insecure

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2020 162,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working both angle eye sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose/pipe corroded and leaking brake fluid. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever slips down when tapped (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension system inoperative air suspension fault an dash board (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front outline marker light inop

Offside Rear exhaust backbox hanger cracked at weld and insecure

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 156,744 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 156,744 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275x40x20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 145,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 40zr20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 40zr20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 40zr20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40zr20 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 134,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 134,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 125,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 125,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,146 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 112,144 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,475 miles

Offside front and Nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2013 105,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front and Nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 98,696 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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 87,749 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2011 87,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,473 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slight deterioration.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,717 miles

Advise - Condition of front and rear brake discs.

Advise - Condition of rear number plate.

Advise - Travel at handbrake.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise - Condition of front and rear brake discs.

Advise - Condition of rear number plate.

Advise - Travel at handbrake.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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XX55 RHU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XX55 RHU, 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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XX55 RHU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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