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YG55 UYO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,241 mi
Last recorded255,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UYO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 255,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 240,797 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 226,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 201,226 miles

offside front top shocker mount/bearing becoming stiff

Pass 14 Jun 2021 169,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 151,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 151,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 134,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to markers

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to markers

Offside Front tyre worn close to markers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,357 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front arms, N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 117,693 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,051 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 107,051 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,619 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,176 miles

air bag light on in dash

tyre presurre light on in dash

Fail 12 Oct 2012 79,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on in dash

tyre presurre light on in dash

Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,095 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,003 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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 UYO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UYO, 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 YG55 UYO registered?

YG55 UYO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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