MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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 Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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YU05 VZG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YU05 VZG, 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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YU05 VZG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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