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YR05 UAK

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,596 mi
Last recorded142,596 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UAK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 142,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 123,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,943 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,943 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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YR05 UAK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YR05 UAK, 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 YR05 UAK registered?

YR05 UAK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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