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YG55 UZN

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

180,249 mi
Last recorded180,249 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 180,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 163,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 157,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 152,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,559 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 136,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,751 miles

near side rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,867 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 UZN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YG55 UZN, 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 UZN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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