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2005 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration AV55UXG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 28 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,589 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,657 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,466 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,612 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator sensor not fitted
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ride height control sensor (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator sensor not fitted
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,120 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,054 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre wear out from inside
- Nearside Rear tyre wear out from inside
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,356 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019 15 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AROUND TYRE TREAD,TREAD IS LIFTING. (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,163 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 15 Jun 202612 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,163 MI
15 Jun 202628 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer 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 rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,040 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,272 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 15 Jun 202620 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,508 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 15 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,070 MI
15 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,070 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 15 Jun 202623 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,233 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,031 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 15 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,971 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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AV55UXG was registered on 2005-10-20
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