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YJI 1688

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,774 mi
Last recorded192,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 1688
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 192,774 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 190,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 190,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 185,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 174,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 168,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 168,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,293 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 133,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 131,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,542 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake warning light on

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 127,542 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

brake warning light on

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,784 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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YJI 1688 is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJI 1688, 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 YJI 1688 registered?

YJI 1688 is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YJI 1688 safe to buy?

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