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YC55 BHW

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,394 mi
Last recorded123,394 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 BHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 123,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 121,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 121,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 118,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,474 miles

both rear tyres worn edge

Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn edge

Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 112,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing suspect leak at the bottom (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing suspect leak at the bottom (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,860 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,760 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2008 47,755 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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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YC55 BHW 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 69.6%.

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 YC55 BHW, 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 YC55 BHW registered?

YC55 BHW is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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