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YF55 YHS

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,333 mi
Last recorded153,333 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 153,333 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,195 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 141,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear subframe X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,656 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front lower arm front bushes have slight play

Both rear brake pipes above rear subframe are corroded

Nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 109,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,854 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,614 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 88,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,826 miles

undertrays and engine cover

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,826 miles

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

undertrays and engine cover

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper fails to clear screen

Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,101 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper fails to clear screen

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,399 miles

Front brake reaction bushes weak and cracking

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,969 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 30,969 miles

Inner Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 YHS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YF55 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

YF55 YHS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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