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YC55 VJE

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,411 mi
Last recorded135,411 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,815 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 123,797 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,445 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 112,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 107,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 105,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,487 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 101,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,175 miles

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,662 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,223 miles

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

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 VJE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

YC55 VJE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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