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YH55 UBK

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,298 mi
Last recorded164,298 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 164,298 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked

poor image both headlamps

Fail 7 Dec 2018 164,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear lens cracked

poor image both headlamps

Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,565 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes getting worn

offside rear tyre right on limit

rear subframe getting corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes getting worn

Fail 14 Nov 2017 147,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear lower suspension arm bushes getting worn

offside rear tyre right on limit

rear subframe getting corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes getting worn

Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,764 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres close to limit

small hole both c.v boots

some play offside bottom balljoint

Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,675 miles

brake pipes to front and rear flexes getting corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres close to wear bands

brake pipes to rear showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,575 miles

offside front tyre showing slight wear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,412 miles

both n/s tyres worn inner and outer edges to 2mm

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 UBK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

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

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