MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in places (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes slightly imbalanced.
Front Seat belts slow to retract.
Front to rear under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside components.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Mirror housing slightly insecure.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Door intermitantly difficult to open from outside.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Front Seat belts slow to retract.
Front to rear under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside components.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Mirror housing assembly slightly insecure.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Door intermitantly difficult to open from outside.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre unevenly worn
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
tpms light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between flexi,s (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between flexi,s (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
covers fitted
Child seat N/S/R
Engine covers and under trays fitted
rear pads 70% worn rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear pads 70% worn rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f & o/s/r tyre edges worn
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f & o/s/r tyre edges worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake pads wearing thin.(2mm rear)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
front and rear brake pads wearing thin.(2mm rear)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YC55 VXF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 VXF, 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 VXF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2005.
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