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AY55 ZDO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 150,340 miles

Rear hand brake has only just met minimum effort

windscreen cracked along bottom from off side too near side /but not in drivers view

Fail 22 Jun 2022 150,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear hand brake has only just met minimum effort

windscreen cracked along bottom from off side too near side /but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,932 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

wind screen cracked along bottom

Fail 14 Jun 2021 148,926 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 Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake flexi hose (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

wind screen cracked along bottom

Pass 8 Jun 2020 147,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

light rear under vehicle corrosion

windscreen cracked along the bottom

Fail 3 Jun 2020 147,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen cracked along the bottom

Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 145,659 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,387 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom of screen but not in drivers view

Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,383 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both off side and near side (3.7.B.6a)

brake warning light on dashboard iluminated

windscreen cracked along bottom of screen but not in drivers view

Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,760 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 131,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,829 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,828 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 117,738 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 117,712 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 110,139 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,088 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES?

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

OSF TYREWALL DAMAGED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 19 Jul 2012 102,088 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES?

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF TYREWALL DAMAGED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,178 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 92,169 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,074 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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AY55 ZDO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

AY55 ZDO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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