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GBV31JDF

BMW X5

2005 · BLACK · DIESEL · 167,188 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-06-04● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 19 passed · 10 failed

PASS5 June 2026
167,188 mi
FAIL5 June 2026
167,188 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORY4x4 light on
  • MINORBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASS2 June 2025
161,827 mi
PASS8 May 2024
156,255 mi
FAIL8 May 2024
156,255 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm(boot split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYn/s/r diff.seal leaking
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS22 May 2023
151,398 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL22 May 2023
151,397 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS16 May 2022
146,248 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS24 May 2021
141,347 mi
PASS4 June 2020
137,262 mi
FAIL4 June 2020
137,262 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS10 May 2019
127,411 mi
FAIL9 May 2019
127,411 mi
PASS4 May 2018
117,288 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  • ADVISORYslight tightness in steering
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL3 May 2018
117,285 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  • ADVISORYslight tightness in steering
  • FAILFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS10 May 2017
108,551 mi
PASS24 November 2016
104,765 mi
PASS7 December 2015
96,324 mi
PASS6 December 2014
91,534 mi
PASS13 December 2013
86,062 mi
FAIL13 December 2013
86,062 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • FAILFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
PASS22 August 2012
73,306 mi
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL20 August 2012
73,306 mi
PASS3 November 2011
67,263 mi
PASS19 May 2010
49,492 mi
FAIL17 May 2010
49,492 mi
  • FAILRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASS2 October 2009
40,782 mi
FAIL28 September 2009
40,656 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS29 September 2008
32,380 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,993 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-03
CO₂ emissions
250 g/km
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-06-04
Recorded mileage
167,188 mi

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