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142 TPL

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

269,346 mi
Last recorded269,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 TPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 269,346 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 260,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 253,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 246,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 241,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 238,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 234,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 231,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 225,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 221,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 213,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 208,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 182,876 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 182,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 167,084 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 145,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 127,737 miles

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

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Fail 18 Jun 2011 127,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

o/s rear tyre wearing close to marker/s

Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,712 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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142 TPL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 142 TPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 142 TPL registered?

142 TPL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is 142 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 142 TPL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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