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20 JRA

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JRA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 83,850 miles

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,964 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,227 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,213 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,156 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,346 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,865 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,630 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 36,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,197 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,597 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,079 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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20 JRA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 20 JRA, 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 20 JRA registered?

20 JRA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is 20 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 JRA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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