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YM55 TFX

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,454 mi
Last recorded143,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 TFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 143,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 143,447 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 213,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 196,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

smell of fuel in engine bay. no leak found at time of test. engine covers fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 196,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 50 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

smell of fuel in engine bay. no leak found at time of test. engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,125 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 104,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,017 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 104,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lamp on when position lamp on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Offside Rear tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,795 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 98,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,905 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 93,905 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 67,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are becoming low on tread, also they are going bold on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2010 52,094 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 36,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,273 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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YM55 TFX is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YM55 TFX, 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 YM55 TFX registered?

YM55 TFX is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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