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YF55 ENH

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,981 mi
Last recorded221,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ENH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 221,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 219,699 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 216,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 209,487 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 209,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Sep 2022 204,701 miles

2x rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2021 188,945 miles

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

Nearside Front brake calaper retaining spring missing

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 177,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 166,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 154,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 154,993 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 132,604 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 124,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,379 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,799 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,332 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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YF55 ENH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF55 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

YF55 ENH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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