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YK55 HXC

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 133,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle fitted with full under trays

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 120,222 miles

sill covers, engine covers and under shields fitted making it difficult to carry full inspection of these area's

Pass 10 May 2018 114,414 miles

Front tyre's wearing on edges

under covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of under body

Fail 10 May 2018 114,411 miles

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

Front tyre's wearing on edges

under covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of under body

Pass 9 May 2017 107,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 100,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres slight wear inside edges

Fail 5 May 2016 100,217 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 Front tyre has nail

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres slight wear inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 92,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,252 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 85,010 miles

Both front wipers deteriorating

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 77,273 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,592 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,965 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,448 miles

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

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

engine oil low.

front & rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,303 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 HXC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HXC, 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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What year was YK55 HXC registered?

YK55 HXC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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