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BC05 PYT

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

240,844 mi
Last recorded240,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 240,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 173,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 170,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 170,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 166,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 166,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 166,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 154,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 149,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 147,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 143,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 134,032 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 134,032 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 120,244 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,719 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,090 miles

chip on screen in zone a

n/s/f lower ball joint worn resulting in play

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,088 miles

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

chip on screen in zone a

n/s/f lower ball joint worn resulting in play

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,443 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BC05 PYT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BC05 PYT, 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 BC05 PYT registered?

BC05 PYT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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