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YP05 FDZ

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,884 mi
Last recorded149,884 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 149,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME MOUNTING (BOOT FLOOR ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS MISSING

Front PROP SHAFT MISSING

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED/ PERISHED

BOOT LID WONT OPEN

BRAKE PAD LINING WARNING ON DASH (O/S/R SENSOR WORN THROUGH)

BRAKE PEDAL SINKING POSSIBLE AIR IN REAR BRAKES

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FRONT AND REAR ()

FRONT DIFF HAS A HOLE IN IT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear EXISTING BRAKE PIPE LEFT IN PLACE AFTER REPLACEMENT

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP MISSING

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUSHES BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SELF LEVEL SUSPENSION WARNING ON DASH

Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease and not fully visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 123,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,012 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,011 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,006 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 110,005 miles

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

Damage to front nearside tyre inner sidewall

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear offside tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Windscreen washer resevoir cap is missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,301 miles

NS/F mirror is insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2011 101,301 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NS/F mirror is insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,173 miles

o/s front tyre has slight damage on kerbing strip.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 85,172 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre has slight damage on kerbing strip.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,385 miles

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism faulty release button has to be pressed in to engage seatbelt

Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism faulty release button has to be pressed in to engage seatbelt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,102 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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YP05 FDZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP05 FDZ, 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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YP05 FDZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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