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AB02 ACN

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 ACN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,947 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear axle slightly corroded

car has covers all over underneath

Fail 9 Sep 2016 119,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear axle slightly corroded

car has covers all over underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,484 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 107,484 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,923 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,257 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,257 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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 61,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,283 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AB02 ACN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB02 ACN, 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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AB02 ACN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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