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DC05 BYL

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 123,367 miles

Advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,275 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,731 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,635 miles

o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,471 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Front Brake hose contaminated by Grease

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 81,572 miles

OSF cv boot clip is loose

Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,572 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF cv boot clip is loose

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,839 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light not working

NSf and OSF tyres are starting to perish and crack

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 44,883 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)

Pass 30 May 2009 38,765 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 31,353 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DC05 BYL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DC05 BYL, 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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DC05 BYL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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