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AU54 LYF

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4801cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,801cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,565 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,563 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,322 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,880 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,639 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 26,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,506 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,479 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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AU54 LYF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,801cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU54 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 LYF registered?

AU54 LYF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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