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YK05 FNV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,787 mi
Last recorded158,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 FNV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 146,174 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

handbrake ratchet mechanism worn but still working effectively

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 24 Oct 2012 146,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brakes tested by tapley meter

handbrake ratchet mechanism worn but still working effectively

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2011 126,481 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 101,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 101,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,999 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 100,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 May 2008 73,933 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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YK05 FNV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK05 FNV, 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 YK05 FNV registered?

YK05 FNV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YK05 FNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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