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2005 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration GF55SYR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 07 Mar 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,211 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,980 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 196,308 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,016 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Indicator dim.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,573 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 24 Jun 202625 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,282 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021 24 Jun 202619 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 163,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,500 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,147 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,401 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018 24 Jun 202621 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,190 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,851 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,132 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 24 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,390 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 24 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,390 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 24 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,390 MI
24 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,919 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
14 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,272 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,804 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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GF55SYR was registered on 2005-11-14
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