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YF55 DWO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 DWO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 105,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Nearside front inner brake pads worn

Nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and effort only just within requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,178 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front < front > lower arm inner bush starting to split

some play nearside front < rear > lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,153 miles

Both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,153 miles

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

Both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,280 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,277 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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres replaceing,worn on inner edge

washers poor,o/s/f wiper blade worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing slightly and deteriorating,washers very low on screen,just passable

rear wiper not wiping screen advise rear arm joint lubricating

Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,312 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front wipers smearing slightly and deteriorating,washers very low on screen,just passable

rear wiper not wiping screen advise rear arm joint lubricating

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,840 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,827 miles

washer pump weak only just passed

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,140 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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YF55 DWO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF55 DWO, 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 YF55 DWO registered?

YF55 DWO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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