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YP55 LDZ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,354 mi
Last recorded169,354 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 169,354 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

both door mirrors are deteriorated

exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 1 Oct 2024 169,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both door mirrors are deteriorated

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 21 Sep 2023 154,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,608 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 114,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,076 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,673 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,663 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,138 miles

offside front constant velocity joint badly worn,the joint is bone dry and could well be excsessively worn,strongly advise replacement

significant wear to inner front brake pads,advise replacement

Fail 7 Oct 2014 85,138 miles

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

Offside 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 constant velocity joint badly worn,the joint is bone dry and could well be excsessively worn,strongly advise replacement

significant wear to inner front brake pads,advise replacement

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (to flexable hose)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (to flexable hose)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,235 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 54,965 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 77,531 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 77,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 37,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,463 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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YP55 LDZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP55 LDZ, 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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YP55 LDZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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