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A7 LWR

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,286 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,286 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,442 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,442 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,226 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,226 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,936 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,682 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,979 miles

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

hand brake lever travels high

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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A7 LWR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A7 LWR, 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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A7 LWR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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