MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (nearside and offside inner sills corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all under side of vehicle corroded inc all suspension components and rear sub-frame
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (in hub) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all under side of vehicle corroded inc all suspension components and rear sub-frame
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush ALL rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)
rear underbody corroded (subframe mounting points
both rear brake discs pitted
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
both rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s centre too rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
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A18 BMX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 A18 BMX, 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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A18 BMX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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