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YH55 OVZ

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,444 mi
Last recorded180,444 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 180,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 137,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe over axle area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2017 130,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,072 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 124,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,243 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,182 miles

advise power steering pipe damp

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,165 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes worn slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,834 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,920 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 OVZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH55 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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