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AC04 CCC

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

148,593 mi
Last recorded148,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 CCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 148,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake hose (to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake hose (to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 148,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake hose (to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake hose (to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 143,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 139,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 139,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,691 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s rear tyres cracked at inner rim edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 136,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s rear tyres cracked at inner rim edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,433 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,642 miles

rear suspension/chassis corroded

under trays hinder inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2019 133,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 133,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm(inner bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm(inner bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 130,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 130,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,934 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 122,927 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 102,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TRACTION CONTROL VALVE SECURING CLAMP BROKEN

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,219 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,633 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn low on the Inner Edges.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both Rear Tyres Worn low on the Inner Edges.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 76,939 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,559 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)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AC04 CCC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 AC04 CCC, 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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AC04 CCC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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