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YC55 VXF

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

174,494 mi
Last recorded174,494 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 174,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 192,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 186,196 miles

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 186,195 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 176,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 176,553 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 170,922 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 167,450 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 167,445 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 167,439 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,117 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 157,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,653 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,126 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,697 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,872 miles

Child seat N/S/R

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,426 miles

rear pads 70% worn rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads 70% worn rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 9 Feb 2013 85,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,947 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.(2mm rear)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 65,947 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.(2mm rear)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,427 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,203 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 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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What year was YC55 VXF registered?

YC55 VXF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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