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YY55 VDA

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VDA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 98,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 93,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 center of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Fail 12 Jun 2020 87,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,510 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [unable to check fully] (1.1.11 (c))

underbody panels and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 13 Jun 2019 79,510 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [unable to check fully] (1.1.11 (c))

underbody panels and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,929 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,805 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,559 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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YY55 VDA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY55 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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