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A6 UEG

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,093 mi
Last recorded176,093 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UEG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 176,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 171,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 167,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 164,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,465 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

has slight play in o/s/f lower ball joints

Fail 21 Mar 2016 156,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hoses caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle not pressent. (under seat?) (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,286 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RSULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION/STEERING BUSHES/JOINTS DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

WIPERS POOR CLEARANCE

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,476 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 97,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 95,964 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,829 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,829 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,800 miles

Slight smear from front wipers

Small stone chips in zone A & B of windows screen

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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A6 UEG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A6 UEG, 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 A6 UEG registered?

A6 UEG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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