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A18 BMX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,581 mi
Last recorded150,581 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,581 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,064 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 135,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 129,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 121,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,153 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 116,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,864 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush ALL rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear underbody corroded (subframe mounting points

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,326 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 98,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,495 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,832 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,191 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,190 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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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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What year was A18 BMX registered?

A18 BMX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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