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YY55 BXC

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,215 mi
Last recorded145,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 145,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill via jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on lower suspension mount loosely cable tied on (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill via jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not mounted correctly (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 145,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill via jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on lower suspension mount loosely cable tied on (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill via jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45R19 111V Badly worn on inside edge, obvious camber is out of alignment (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45R19 111V Badly worn on inside edge, obvious camber is out of alignment (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not mounted correctly (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,371 miles

Central Rear tin heat sheilds loose above exhaust

Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear tin heat sheilds loose above exhaust

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,404 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sill covers fitted to N/s and O/s of vehicle obstructing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,666 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 124,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,659 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,659 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 110,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,935 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 105,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 83,593 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,646 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 74,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,238 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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YY55 BXC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YY55 BXC, 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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YY55 BXC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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