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YE05 VRO

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 141,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 139,526 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 137,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,442 miles

Both front lower front inner suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside front rigid brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread

Stonechip front windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,546 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and slightly worn on both edges

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Both front tyres low on tread and slightly worn on both edges

Pass 13 May 2015 101,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,960 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 89,960 miles

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 80,400 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 80,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 70,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 62,088 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 62,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,461 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,032 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2009 37,283 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 36,868 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 27,109 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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YE05 VRO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YE05 VRO, 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 YE05 VRO registered?

YE05 VRO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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