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YK55 HZS

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 144,290 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 137,076 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

eml lamp inop

Fail 3 Apr 2023 137,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 27 Jul 2021 114,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,543 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,996 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 HZS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

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

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