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AY55 DVV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,210 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted hampering full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2019 129,114 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

undertrays and sill covers fitted hampering full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,973 miles

1.unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,962 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1.unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,569 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges and is becoming perished.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 105,568 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre worn on edges and is becoming perished.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,748 miles

1. Hand brake travel at limits. 2. Hand brake efficiency has just met limits.

3. offside front tyre wearing on edges and is becoming perished.

4. Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

5. Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,495 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside upper tail light slightly dim

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,068 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 19 May 2009 46,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY55 DVV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY55 DVV, 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 AY55 DVV registered?

AY55 DVV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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