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YC55 CXD

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 133,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,061 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,996 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 125,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 125,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,341 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,077 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,502 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 103,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,088 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres tread on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,198 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,873 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,068 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,294 miles

Both registration plates centre gap large

Nearside front flexible pipe marked from wheel arch liner

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,988 miles

Front registration plate damaged rear delaminated

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,988 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged rear delaminated

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front mirror backing damaged

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

Wipers smearing

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 CXD is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC55 CXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 CXD registered?

YC55 CXD is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is YC55 CXD safe to buy?

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