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YF05 RVU

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,735 mi
Last recorded128,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 128,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORROSION ON THE BRAKING SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Jul 2021 125,359 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORROSION ON THE BRAKING SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,716 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,101 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT SUSPENSION TIE BARS FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RATTLE FROM THE N/S FRONT WHEN BEING DRIVEN

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 96,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,610 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,686 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,851 miles

Handbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,496 miles

Tyre scrub inner edges of offside and nearside rear

tyre scrub outer edge nearside front

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 RVU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 RVU registered?

YF05 RVU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is YF05 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 RVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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