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YX05 MVL

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,654 mi
Last recorded135,654 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 MVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,654 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL IN LEVER (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED AND LENS TAPED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND ARCH LINER CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working ON WHEN TAPPED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED AND LENS TAPED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND ARCH LINER CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 110,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 110,645 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK LOW SO ONLY JUST A PASS AT 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BULB (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK KNUCKLE (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working BAD CONNECTION (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK LOW SO ONLY JUST A PASS AT 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BULB (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK KNUCKLE (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST A PASS BOTH TRYING BUT NOT LOCKING

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,270 miles

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED AT 18%

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 85,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 82,839 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 80,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,384 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 74,281 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 66,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,985 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 MVL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YX05 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

YX05 MVL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is YX05 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 MVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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