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YX55 WGK

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,267 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,267 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 109,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 106,549 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest rear off car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 16 May 2018 97,707 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met requirements

offside front brake calliper anti-rattle clip missing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,761 miles

N/S/ outer cv boot perished

N/S/R suspension air spring perished

O/S outer cv boot perished

O/S/R suspension air spring perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,757 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/S/ outer cv boot perished

N/S/R suspension air spring perished

O/S outer cv boot perished

O/S/R suspension air spring perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,332 miles

Both rear suspension air springs perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear suspension air springs perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyresmall cuts and perished and both sides fronts perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,502 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,846 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre

deep cuts o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,251 miles

both front c,v gators inner clips slightly loose

noise from engine when reving

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,568 miles

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

trigger point not met

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,615 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,254 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,807 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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YX55 WGK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YX55 WGK, 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 YX55 WGK registered?

YX55 WGK is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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