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YX05 MJY

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,198 mi
Last recorded211,198 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 MJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 211,198 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 211,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 194,782 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 180,431 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2021 169,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 169,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2020 163,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 160,116 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside number plate lamp inop

Nearside Rear tyre has low tread

Fail 18 Jul 2019 160,099 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside number plate lamp inop

Nearside Rear tyre has low tread

Pass 11 Jul 2018 154,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 154,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 140,687 miles

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 Jul 2016 140,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,253 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fitted with underbody cover cannot see everythhing on underside

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,762 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 69,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,702 miles
Fail 31 May 2009 50,358 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,696 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,489 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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YX05 MJY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YX05 MJY, 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 YX05 MJY registered?

YX05 MJY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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