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YR05 WNS

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,684 mi
Last recorded148,684 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,684 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,587 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,492 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 113,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,654 miles

slight play in rear drive shaft bearings - at connection point to differential

Fail 30 Nov 2017 90,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rear drive shaft bearings - at connection point to differential

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45 r19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45 r19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,920 miles

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

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

rear tyre treads getting worn

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyre treads getting worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,882 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,998 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to wear bars

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,998 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)

both rear tyres are worn close to wear bars

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre is on legal limit.(1.6mm)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,811 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,263 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges & walls scuffed...

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 WNS is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

YR05 WNS is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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