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YT55 NFA

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,703 miles

At time of test, under side engine cover and other covers fitted

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

Park brake [hand brake] performance is @ 17 %. Minimum requirement is 16%

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 149,702 miles

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

At time of test, under side engine cover and other covers fitted

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,520 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 127,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,983 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 117,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,140 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 112,048 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre worn bold inner egde

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,435 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,101 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,098 miles

Nearside 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 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.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F SIDE LIGHT A BIT DIM

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 90,334 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil on minimum

low effort rear park brake

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm front bushes

n/s/f side lights dim

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,325 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,329 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 NFA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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