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YT55 YHB

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

172,736 mi
Last recorded172,736 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 172,736 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 172,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 162,080 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 162,061 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Very badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,599 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides going white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 156,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has a 17 inch wheel on when other wheels are all 19" (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 65% aspect ratio when offside is labelled 50% (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure forward cover insecure at risk of falling into path of other traffic (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder through to cords, wires and canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 151,949 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near and offside

near and offside mirrors are in poor condition the view to the rear is starting to be effected

park brake limit only just met

Fail 5 Sep 2022 151,949 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

near and offside

near and offside mirrors are in poor condition the view to the rear is starting to be effected

park brake limit only just met

Fail 17 Aug 2022 151,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 tyre worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

near and offside mirrors are in poor condition the view to the rear is starting to be effected

near side front and rear seat belts and other parts need testing as the door will not open

park brake limit only just met

Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,989 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 144,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost worn through to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,295 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 137,186 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 136,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,164 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 134,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,336 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 127,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,207 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 122,127 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small stone chips in windsreen front and rear brake discs corroded worn corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/sd/f outer c/v boots perishing n/s/f tyre near limit outer edge o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn in centre worn very uneven inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 32,009 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,009 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YHB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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