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YT55 JVR

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

202,710 mi
Last recorded202,710 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 JVR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 202,710 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 189,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 188,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 170,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear light repaired with tape

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

Offside mirror glass weathered

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 3 Aug 2018 169,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear centre (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside rear light cluster repaired with tape

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

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

Offside mirror glass weathered

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,077 miles

corrosion to front brake discs,lipped.

cv boots cracking.

damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

oil leak

rear brake discs have corrosion to them.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 159,056 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

4x4 warning light on

clunking from rear end when selecting gears from revered to forwards.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside rear lamp unit damaged.has red tape on it.

oil leaks.

slight cracking to cv boots.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,433 miles

NSF + rear tyres, wear to inner edges

front pads low

handbrake, low effert

Fail 6 Jul 2016 143,868 miles

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

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

NSF + rear tyres, wear to inner edges

front pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,543 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 131,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,363 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,362 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,640 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,177 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 58,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,349 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,745 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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YT55 JVR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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