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YD55 WJG

2005 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 WJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,086 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,408 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 75,907 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 75,907 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 73,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,749 miles

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

handbrake slightly weak

Fail 15 Apr 2017 71,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake slightly weak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,713 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,250 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YD55 WJG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YD55 WJG, 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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YD55 WJG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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