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YH55 VXX

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

238,079 mi
Last recorded238,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 238,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 221,871 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON SHOULDERS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS%

Pass 31 Dec 2016 207,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All, visible pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Dec 2016 207,808 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All, visible pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 189,959 miles

Both rear Tyre's getting close to the wear indicators.

Offside Front side light not very bright in comparison to the N/S

Parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 9 Dec 2014 171,635 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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 171,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 24 Dec 2013 155,290 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 155,290 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 133,062 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,414 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 103,496 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,811 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,074 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 VXX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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