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WV05 UYN

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 103,337 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSR and OSR upper arm ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Manufactures under body covers fitted, restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamps inoperative

Side repeater insecure NS and OS (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,588 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 13 Dec 2023 99,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm delaminating (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of top arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of top arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake performance only just met standards

Fail 15 Jan 2021 87,101 miles

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake performance only just met standards

Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,522 miles

nsf and nsr tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,522 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel [[[[[[[ brake pipe failed during brake test flexi pipe or rigid ]]]]]]]]]] (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf and nsr tyres wearing on shoulders

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,645 miles

n/s front tyre cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,640 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,136 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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WV05 UYN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WV05 UYN, 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 WV05 UYN registered?

WV05 UYN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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