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YS55 KUJ

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,102 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 103,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 103,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 95,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake only just achieved minimum braking efficiency

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 95,442 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just achieved minimum effort

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,906 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,752 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,149 miles

Front both metal brake pipes coated in grease

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt new boot weeping grease along rubber seam (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable wheel hub has had excessive impact damage to ball joint housing area (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake performance on minimum pass mark of 16%

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,990 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parkbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Resevoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,149 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,149 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)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,049 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 57,049 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,817 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,583 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YS55 KUJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YS55 KUJ, 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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YS55 KUJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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