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YG55 VVU

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,033 mi
Last recorded166,033 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 166,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 166,031 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded and leaking.UNABLE TO CARRY OUT BRAKE TEST (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,096 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 163,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 160,194 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 156,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 153,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wishbone slight play

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 153,342 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower wishbone slight play

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 144,081 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 130,862 miles

Brake pads warning light indicate

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 130,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pads warning light indicate

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 119,584 miles

4x4 malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,359 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 102,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,509 miles

screen is scratched, handbrake lever travel is high, off side front tyre is near limit, front inner pads are very low and discs are worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

screen is scratched, handbrake lever travel is high, off side front tyre is near limit, front inner pads are very low and discs are worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen, screen is scratched and close to a failure, rear pads are low

Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,221 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen, screen is scratched and close to a failure, rear pads are low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,557 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips and scratches in screen, handbrake needs adjusting, slight oil leak from transfer box, front brake discs are lipped

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 VVU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VVU, 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 VVU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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