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YE55 XRO

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,736 mi
Last recorded166,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 166,736 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed can feel latch sticking when pulling outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 1.6mm REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 157,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 151,915 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 151,914 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 143,681 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 138,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,174 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,330 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 103,269 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Dec 2012 86,553 miles

Airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 69,774 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,437 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,581 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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YE55 XRO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE55 XRO, 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 YE55 XRO registered?

YE55 XRO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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