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YM05 EYV

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 EYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 135,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 115,231 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,974 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,873 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on both edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 204,063 miles

BULB TELL TALE WAS ON

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

THE REAR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

Pass 10 Jul 2014 204,063 miles

BULB TELL TALE WAS ON

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

THE REAR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Jul 2013 187,017 miles

THERE IS PLAY IN THE OS TCA OUTER BALL JOINT WHICH NEEDS CHANGING VERY SOON AND IT MAY BE WHY THE TYRE TREADS ARE WORN MORE AND LOW ON THE OUTER EDGES

Fail 23 Jul 2013 186,720 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

THERE IS PLAY IN THE OS TCA OUTER BALL JOINT WHICH NEEDS CHANGING VERY SOON AND IT MAY BE WHY THE TYRE TREADS ARE WORN MORE AND LOW ON THE OUTER EDGES

Pass 26 Jun 2012 166,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 154,944 miles

NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 5 Jul 2011 154,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING AND THE NS STOP LAMP LOOKS DULL

LIGHT FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

NSF TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LLEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Jul 2010 139,971 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS HAVE STARTED TO CRACK

REAR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

Pass 24 Jul 2009 126,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,491 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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YM05 EYV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EYV, 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 YM05 EYV registered?

YM05 EYV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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