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YC55 VMP

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

269,710 mi
Last recorded269,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 269,710 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 254,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 238,459 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 238,459 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 231,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 231,124 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 219,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Both Sides And Front Middle Arms Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 209,872 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 209,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 200,628 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 200,584 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 179,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 164,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 126,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 126,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,079 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,756 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,116 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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YC55 VMP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

YC55 VMP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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