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YH55 HKT

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,933 mi
Last recorded183,933 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 183,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 183,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across either side rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side either side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 177,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 177,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 172,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 172,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side either side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 167,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has travel

Pass 25 Oct 2019 160,447 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damage

plastic under trays fitted could not view

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 29 Oct 2018 149,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 144,712 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 141,547 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake performance poor

Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 134,678 miles

Emission passed records not registered.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,678 miles

Emission passed records not registered.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 125,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,179 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)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,948 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,002 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 HKT 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 66.7%.

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 HKT, 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 HKT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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