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YC05 TWD

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,714 mi
Last recorded128,714 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 TWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 128,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 126,807 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

offside rear and offside front tyres have worn tread

offside rear tyre inner edge bald!!

oil mist beneath engine area

Fail 11 Oct 2018 125,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

offside rear and offside front tyres have worn tread

offside rear tyre inner edge bald!!

oil mist beneath engine area

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,614 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 124,614 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,659 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 122,590 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 71 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 48 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 120,436 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 120,436 miles

Nearside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 118,380 miles

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

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

Rear brake shoe maybe low

Pass 15 May 2013 118,380 miles

Rear brake shoe maybe low

Pass 8 May 2012 113,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 106,970 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 106,967 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 83,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 61,721 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 61,721 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YC05 TWD is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC05 TWD, 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 YC05 TWD registered?

YC05 TWD is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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