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A13 ADL

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

219,319 mi
Last recorded219,319 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 ADL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 219,319 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 206,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 196,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 187,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 178,866 miles

both front suspension arms slight movement

Pass 4 Jun 2021 169,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 163,321 miles

Nearside Rear top suspension ball joint slight play rear brake pipes slight corrosion o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 157,435 miles

n/s&o/s rear brake pipes on suspension arms between flexis corroded slight play rear sub frame bushes slight play o/s/r suspension arm bush n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 149,413 miles

Rear rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,746 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 102,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,819 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,736 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 81,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,830 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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A13 ADL 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 90.5%.

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 A13 ADL, 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 A13 ADL registered?

A13 ADL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is A13 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 ADL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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