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YC55 VPM

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 173,671 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 173,671 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 170,037 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 167,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 167,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 163,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 163,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 152,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 152,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and center 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 135,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2555019 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,088 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse pipe over axle is corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse pipe over axle is corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres tread low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges 285/45/19

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,500 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,745 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 VPM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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