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YG55 TZL

2005 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front prop shaft has been removed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024
Fail 27 Sep 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door does not open (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension system inoperative Suspension inactive waning light on (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,433 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight cut

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,212 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,709 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,240 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,859 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

t.p,m.s. lamp on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,981 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

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

t.p,m.s. lamp on

Pass 11 May 2012 41,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,502 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 TZL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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