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YE55 XTK

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,521 mi
Last recorded187,521 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XTK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 187,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 187,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 164,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 164,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 161,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 153,756 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 153,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 149,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 141,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 111,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,104 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,946 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,050 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,211 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,365 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 XTK 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 YE55 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

YE55 XTK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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