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YG55 PSJ

2005 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,352 mi
Last recorded114,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PSJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,682 miles

Centre silencer slightly corroded

Offside front seatbelt reel back poor

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Power steering pipes have slight mist

Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,682 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Centre silencer slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside front seatbelt reel back poor

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Power steering pipes have slight mist

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear calliper spring clip missing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,705 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear calliper spring clip missing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,523 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,523 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,362 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,701 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,798 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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YG55 PSJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG55 PSJ, 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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YG55 PSJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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