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YN05 BYU

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,969 mi
Last recorded72,969 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 BYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small amount of free play n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,513 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,506 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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YN05 BYU is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YN05 BYU, 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 YN05 BYU registered?

YN05 BYU is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YN05 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 BYU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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