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YW05 RYK

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,314 mi
Last recorded145,314 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 145,314 miles

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

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

under the vehicle some corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,589 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle sl. damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

parking brake efficiency tolerance just met

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,048 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 119,565 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2018 119,561 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 106,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,092 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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YW05 RYK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW05 RYK, 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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What year was YW05 RYK registered?

YW05 RYK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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