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56 EWP

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 EWP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 144,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 135,511 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 135,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,842 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished will need to b e replaced soon

Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,770 miles

Airbag light is on

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,753 miles

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

Airbag light is on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,212 miles

low effort on parking brake

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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56 EWP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 56 EWP, 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 56 EWP registered?

56 EWP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is 56 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 EWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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