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YK55 HNU

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,248 mi
Last recorded162,248 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 162,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake reading is low & just meets pass criteria

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 161,891 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

please note that brake pedal travel is more than is usual

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,023 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 153,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,038 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,932 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,441 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,086 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,086 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,867 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel appears to have excessive camber but no physical movement in bushes or joints

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s rear wheel appears to have excessive camber but no physical movement in bushes or joints

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,244 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge (close to cords) and has a nail in center of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,708 miles

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

handbrake weak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,708 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake weak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,398 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,969 miles

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

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

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 HNU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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