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YF54 WRT

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,681 mi
Last recorded171,681 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WRT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 171,681 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 168,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 161,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 153,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 144,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 144,599 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,280 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,280 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 99,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 99,829 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 86,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,768 miles

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

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

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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YF54 WRT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF54 WRT, 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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YF54 WRT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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