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YK55 HNY

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 139,659 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 139,636 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,602 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 139,580 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 138,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 138,708 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf & osf (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,781 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 133,691 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 134,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,780 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 103,295 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,659 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 HNY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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