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YP05 XRV

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,006 mi
Last recorded162,006 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,006 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at limit at time of mot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 153,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front wipers worn and not parking correctly

most of the under body is covered in plastic covers

rear sub frame and body floor has corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,118 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 145,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 135,867 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both rear upper compliance bushes worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front bottom arm front bushes and connecting joints worn (front most arms)

both rear upper compliance bushes have slight wear

near side front brake pipe corroded

park brake efforts at 16% (minimum requirement 16%)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 124,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front bottom arm front bushes and connecting joints worn (front most arms)

both rear upper compliance bushes have slight wear

near side front brake pipe corroded

park brake efforts at 16% (minimum requirement 16%)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Buy in (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Buy in (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 111,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Buy in (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Buy in (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 101,983 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,397 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,064 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRV, 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 YP05 XRV registered?

YP05 XRV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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