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YJ05 VJA

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

201,206 mi
Last recorded201,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 VJA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 201,206 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 194,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 191,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 179,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside parkbrake low reading

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 141,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,497 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 119,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,389 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,456 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,988 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,249 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,919 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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YJ05 VJA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJ05 VJA, 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 YJ05 VJA registered?

YJ05 VJA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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