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YH55 GYE

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,659 mi
Last recorded242,659 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 242,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 242,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 239,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 239,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 231,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 231,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 215,242 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 215,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 202,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 202,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 193,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 185,232 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 173,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 159,003 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 159,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 131,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,026 miles

parking brake only just passed

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,804 miles

small cut in outer side wall on n/s/f tyre

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 GYE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH55 GYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 GYE registered?

YH55 GYE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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