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YK55 GFX

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,627 mi
Last recorded162,627 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 162,627 miles

Offside front seatbelt frayed

Fail 12 Feb 2019 162,617 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front seatbelt frayed

Pass 13 Jan 2018 155,547 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 14 Jan 2017 151,804 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 146,700 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 138,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 138,913 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)

Pass 31 May 2014 132,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 129,766 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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 lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

(1.8B.3)The headlamps horizontal images are set at the lower 2.75% with the beam aim control set at zero

(2.4G.2)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joint (top) dust cover retaining ring to the ball joint shank is insecure

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items of luggage etc that are not ordinarily used with the vehicle must be removed from the vehicle prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an examination

(4.1D.4)The instrument display Tyre Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp is illuminated,indicating that a fault is present

(7.1.2a)The exhaust system (front section) has a slight leak present

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,055 miles

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is devoid

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is wearing unevenly

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 116,727 miles

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

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

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is devoid

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is wearing unevenly

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,216 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 101,214 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 69,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,852 miles

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)The offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,252 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 GFX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK55 GFX, 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 GFX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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