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2005 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration FN05HFO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 10 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,398 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 171,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,805 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023 4 Jun 202625 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running across upper arm (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front screw in tyre
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,387 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022 4 Jun 202617 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,674 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 161,699 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 4 Jun 202614 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 161,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,920 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,019 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted/ubcc
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- play in inner arms
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,753 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017 4 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,057 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- ns/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,058 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,002 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 4 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 132,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,270 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 119,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,544 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 4 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,173 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 4 Jun 202627 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,378 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010 4 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,378 MI
4 Jun 202613 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,200 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 4 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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FN05HFO was registered on 2005-03-05
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