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SW55BZL
2005 BMW X5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BZL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,783 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,360 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front under tray fitted
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,602 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,734 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp output affected by lens discoloration
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp output affected by lens discoloration
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,974 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- tpms light on
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) missing top part (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside handle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tpms light on
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,662 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,302 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202630 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,076 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 11 Jun 202627 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,537 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,969 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,689 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,037 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,728 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,235 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,235 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,463 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
23 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,806 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,987 MI
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SW55BZL was registered on 2005-11-29
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