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YT55 EKH

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,815 mi
Last recorded190,815 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 EKH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 190,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 176,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 176,639 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 159,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside of tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 146,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 132,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 132,502 miles

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

N/S Rear drive shaft not fully clipped in

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S Rear lower suspension arm outer bearing/bush shows signs of deterioration but has no play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,964 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,287 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,461 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 79,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,498 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,693 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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YT55 EKH is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YT55 EKH, 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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YT55 EKH is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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