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AY05 LDL

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,635 mi
Last recorded167,635 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LDL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 167,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2026 167,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 155,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 149,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 143,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 138,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 127,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 120,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,534 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres becoming low

Fail 25 Feb 2017 113,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres becoming low

Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,536 miles

covers on outer sills

covers on underside not being able to inspect brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 88,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 81,865 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,640 miles

Park brake on upper limits.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,928 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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AY05 LDL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY05 LDL, 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 AY05 LDL registered?

AY05 LDL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AY05 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LDL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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