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YM05 CXL

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,729 mi
Last recorded119,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,729 miles

rear tyres seem to be wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 119,729 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres seem to be wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,346 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,279 miles

offside front caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge (advise to change round on rims)

offside front caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,002 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 50,406 miles

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

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

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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YM05 CXL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YM05 CXL, 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 YM05 CXL registered?

YM05 CXL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YM05 CXL safe to buy?

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