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YD05 MRS

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,322 mi
Last recorded160,322 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 160,322 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 157,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 155,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 152,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 149,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 145,705 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 145,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under trays fitted

Heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 May 2017 126,532 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 118,125 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,909 miles

offside front brake pipe has been greesed

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake pipe has been greesed

Pass 1 May 2014 101,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 26 Apr 2014 101,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 9 May 2013 92,270 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,926 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion unable to check fully

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,926 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion unable to check fully

Pass 7 May 2011 74,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,665 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 65,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,925 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,506 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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YD05 MRS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MRS, 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 MRS registered?

YD05 MRS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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