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YH55 AHJ

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

215,810 mi
Last recorded215,810 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 215,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 211,850 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 211,850 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 199,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 196,891 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 179,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 166,086 miles

Centre heatshield insecure

Front tyres worn on edges and N/S/R completely bold on inner edge

Handbrake efficency only just met requirerd value

Fail 4 Jan 2020 166,076 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lamps flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Centre heatshield insecure

Front tyres worn on edges and N/S/R completely bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,394 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 50 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 153,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working bottom bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 50 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 139,323 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 139,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Brake light not working. (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,106 miles

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

under tray fitted covering conponents

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,290 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 124,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2014 119,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 112,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 112,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,116 miles

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2011 84,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,344 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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YH55 AHJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YH55 AHJ, 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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YH55 AHJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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