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YL05 FME

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,466 mi
Last recorded192,466 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 FME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 192,466 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear door handle deteriorated but door opened time of test

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside front brake hose deteriorated

Offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 178,289 miles

Child seat fitted unable to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

Slight corrosion to nearside front and both rear brake pipes

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2020 178,289 miles

Child seat fitted unable to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing on both plates (0.1 (d))

Slight corrosion to nearside front and both rear brake pipes

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 160,554 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 160,554 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 147,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,790 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Puncture offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 123,275 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,407 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 75,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,945 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,945 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YL05 FME 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 YL05 FME, 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 FME registered?

YL05 FME is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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