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YK55 OHH

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,386 mi
Last recorded125,386 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OHH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 125,386 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 124,326 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 110,394 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 109,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 105,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,205 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,921 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,179 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,720 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,366 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear pads low

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,681 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 OHH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 OHH registered?

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

Is YK55 OHH safe to buy?

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