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YF05 RYV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,234 mi
Last recorded192,234 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 192,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 188,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 184,060 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 184,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 180,277 miles

Front small oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2019 180,277 miles

Front small oil leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 171,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 158,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 138,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 101,119 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 101,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 84,250 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre is on the 1.6 limit in the centre of tread

Fail 20 Dec 2011 77,816 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

noise from rear brakes .

Pass 8 May 2009 53,797 miles

standing rust on brake discs.vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,441 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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YF05 RYV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black 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 YF05 RYV, 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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YF05 RYV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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