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4171 PE

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,360 mi
Last recorded100,360 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4171 PE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,605 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 88,468 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,077 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,180 miles

nearside rear brake has a significant bind but not showing in rollers , advise brake / park brake inspecting

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,365 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,615 miles

slight looseness in n/s/f mirror head

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,671 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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4171 PE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 4171 PE, 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 4171 PE registered?

4171 PE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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