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BU05 YXT

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,392 mi
Last recorded112,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,392 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 112,392 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,387 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,421 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Inner EML WARNING LAMP STAYS ON

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,476 miles

Both rear lower suspention arm bushes damaged

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 95,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear lower suspention arm bushes damaged

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,618 miles

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,616 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,782 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 72,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,601 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 62,601 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 55,895 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2010 55,895 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,047 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,969 miles

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

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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BU05 YXT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU05 YXT, 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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BU05 YXT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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