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YF05 GYJ

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,492 mi
Last recorded139,492 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,492 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,485 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 124,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,471 miles

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

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,353 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2010 54,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,267 miles

Handbrake only just good enough. could do with adjusting

N/S/R tyre bold inner edge,just legal middle 3/4

O/S/F tyre low

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,270 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 38,270 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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YF05 GYJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YF05 GYJ, 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 YF05 GYJ registered?

YF05 GYJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 GYJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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