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YM54 JVY

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,604 mi
Last recorded106,604 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 JVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 106,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 103,475 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,727 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 101,499 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 97,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,156 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,156 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 81,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,514 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,459 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms ( all bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms ( all bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,553 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s wiper startting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,358 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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YM54 JVY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YM54 JVY, 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 YM54 JVY registered?

YM54 JVY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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