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YC55 WCL

2005 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

283,248 mi
Last recorded283,248 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 283,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking sensor hanging down

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2025 283,148 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear parking sensor hanging down

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 270,615 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 270,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 258,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 245,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 233,583 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 233,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 224,149 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 223,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 212,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 212,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 199,849 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 199,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 184,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge, also out of shape.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 184,205 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge, also out of shape.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 170,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 158,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 151,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 135,130 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links have free play in ball joints

Chip in windscreen

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

Rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 103,289 miles

a.o/s/r drop link has slight play

a.oil level low

a.under body oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,136 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre has very deap cuts

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WCL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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