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2005 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration OU05RAX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 31 Jul 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,885 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025 4 Jul 202620 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,906 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,785 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,034 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,034 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,613 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear wheel slightly leaning in
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 4 Jul 202617 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,280 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front tyre(s) excessively worn on outer edge(s)
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,789 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 4 Jul 202611 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,592 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 4 Jul 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,398 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,623 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 4 Jul 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,567 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 4 Jul 20262 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,623 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory 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)
9 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,438 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 4 Jul 202627 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,863 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 4 Jul 202611 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,424 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009 4 Jul 202613 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,909 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2008 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU05RAX was registered on 2005-03-01
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