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AE05 YSG

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,157 mi
Last recorded170,157 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 170,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 170,157 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 166,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 168,635 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 168,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner Edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 154,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 147,170 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 4 May 2016 147,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 137,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 128,143 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 114,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 100,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 100,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 85,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inpsection of steering components

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 8 May 2009 68,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 53,926 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Underbody undertray fitted not allowing full inpsection of underbody components

Fail 7 May 2008 53,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Underbody undertray fitted not allowing full inpsection of underbody components

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AE05 YSG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 YSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 YSG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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