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YK55 EZU

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,741 mi
Last recorded190,741 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 EZU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 190,741 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF & NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose + Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above backbox (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Wet around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 190,741 miles

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Handbrake mechanism not locking on (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF & NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose + Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above backbox (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Wet around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 176,729 miles

Under body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 176,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Under body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 161,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 146,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 146,508 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body heavily soiled

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,104 miles

Front Outer Door Handles Stiff

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 119,020 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Door Handles Stiff

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,134 miles

Front Wiper will require replacement in near future

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,054 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,668 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,214 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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YK55 EZU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YK55 EZU, 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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YK55 EZU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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