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YK55 GSH

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 GSH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2016 116,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2015 110,157 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover/under trays

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm/inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2014 104,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,266 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 98,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,870 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 62,218 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 GSH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GSH, 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 GSH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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