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YD05 ECH

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ECH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,036 miles

O/S/F outer door handle is damaged but still works.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,561 miles

O/S/F door outer handle some damage, still opens.

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 77,121 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 77,121 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 76,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter has a pinhole and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front most ball joint, in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake only just meets the required efficiency. system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,409 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 73,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,593 miles

Both front outer cv joint gaiters slightly insecure on the small end.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil is also rather bouncy when driven (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance is poor.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 70,593 miles

Both front outer cv joint gaiters slightly insecure on the small end.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil is also rather bouncy when driven (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake performance is poor.

Pass 10 May 2016 68,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,712 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 63,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 58,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,003 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,048 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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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YD05 ECH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YD05 ECH, 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 YD05 ECH registered?

YD05 ECH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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