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SS05BEN
2005 BMW X5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SS05BEN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
27 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,568 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
- undertrays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- undertrays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,163 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45x19 on 1.8 mm -Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45x19 on 1.8 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50x19 on 2.5 mm . (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,639 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024 9 Jun 20263 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,048 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory 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))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,307 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link slightly worn (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,410 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,428 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017 9 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,246 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,954 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,368 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,652 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,237 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,594 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 9 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,579 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202620 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,866 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010 9 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,971 MI
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SS05BEN was registered on 2005-07-05
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