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AF55 YDH

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,122 mi
Last recorded221,122 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YDH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 221,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 207,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 207,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 185,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,907 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 155,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,095 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 146,092 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed exposing white cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 134,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 109,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 70,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,565 miles

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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AF55 YDH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF55 YDH, 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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What year was AF55 YDH registered?

AF55 YDH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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