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YJ55 WJN

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,740 mi
Last recorded182,740 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 WJN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 182,740 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering column UJ slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre wearing in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 175,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front uj or column squeak poss bearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 175,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front uj or column squeak poss bearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 168,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 160,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 157,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 154,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre possable been run flat

Pass 6 Oct 2012 124,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,881 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,155 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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YJ55 WJN 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 90%.

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 YJ55 WJN, 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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YJ55 WJN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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