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YG55 VCR

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

249,375 mi
Last recorded249,375 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VCR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 249,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 311,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 212,003 miles

Slight play in osf steering arm

Fail 25 Jun 2018 212,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2017 176,673 miles

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 16 Jun 2016 146,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 130,090 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 102,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 87,564 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 17 May 2011 85,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,862 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 70,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,992 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 56,992 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,736 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 VCR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCR, 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 VCR registered?

YG55 VCR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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