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AK05 YNG

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,052 mi
Last recorded133,052 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 133,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 130,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,103 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 117,101 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,161 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 98,924 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,333 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,788 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,788 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,810 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,291 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust appeared smokey for a short time during test then cleared. passed emissions test ok.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust appeared smokey for a short time during test then cleared. passed emissions test ok.

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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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AK05 YNG is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK05 YNG, 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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AK05 YNG is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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