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YK55 HSO

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,573 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 135,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 121,457 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 121,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,999 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 108,019 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,858 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 102,858 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,013 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,611 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 95,611 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,591 miles

both front suspensions arms have minor play from bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2018 91,591 miles

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

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

both front suspensions arms have minor play from bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,209 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,827 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,599 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,382 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 HSO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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