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YS05 UWV

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 176,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 11 Nov 2023 176,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt vertical drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when position lamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working halo side lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt vertical drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 8 Nov 2022 170,622 miles

Fuel cap rubber perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2022 170,622 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 163,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 155,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 152,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 146,767 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 141,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes noisy

Fail 3 Apr 2018 141,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2018 141,442 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 121,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2015 111,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,587 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 102,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,675 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 40,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in o/s/r tyres inner tread.

both rear tyres have worn centres due to over inflation.

Pass 6 May 2008 28,531 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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YS05 UWV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YS05 UWV, 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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YS05 UWV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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