MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak major engine oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak major engine oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt catch missing (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear b/pads worn to 3mm.
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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front b/pads just over half worn.
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)
front b/pads just over half worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL05 AET is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YL05 AET, 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 YL05 AET registered?
YL05 AET is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 August 2005.
Is YL05 AET safe to buy?
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