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YH55 RHU

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,877 mi
Last recorded172,877 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,919 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 165,919 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 163,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 163,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 153,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,321 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,432 miles

n/s wiper poor condition

n/s/f cv boot deteriated and cracking

o/s/f outer cv boot damp,no split found

Pass 7 May 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,006 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,006 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 RHU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RHU, 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 YH55 RHU registered?

YH55 RHU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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