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YG55 VYF

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,795 mi
Last recorded227,795 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 227,795 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 224,549 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 222,737 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 8 Oct 2019 211,162 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 207,916 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 204,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 201,249 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 196,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2014 190,904 miles

Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 181,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 181,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 165,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 144,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2010 120,738 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 119,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 89,643 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 VYF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

YG55 VYF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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