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B4 YOV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,637 mi
Last recorded174,637 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YOV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 174,637 miles

Both n/s/f lower suspension arms (ball joint dust covers) perished.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers (lower bushes) perished.

Engine fan cowling/plastics in poor condition.

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight rotational noise o/s/r.

Various undertrays/plastics in poor condition.

n/s/f brake flex perished.

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 166,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 166,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some parts difficult to inspect/obstructed by various components. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some parts difficult to inspect/obstructed by various components. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear wiper missing.

n/s/f lower arm (rear arm) ball joint has slight play.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r upper suspension arm creaking slightly (noticed when driving into test station and when jacking up vehicle)

o/s/f tyre worn VERY smooth on inner edge (advise replacement)

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 158,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm slightly creaking

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 158,360 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm slightly creaking

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 150,658 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arms (front bushes) perished.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Creaking noise from o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint (rear arm)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 150,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arms (front bushes) perished.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Creaking noise from o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint (rear arm)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,597 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2022 143,464 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,291 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 130,291 miles

Front Inner Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 128,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,335 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)

Pass 13 May 2016 116,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 108,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,095 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,486 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)

Pass 3 May 2012 79,299 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,388 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

screen has been repaired

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,288 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 18 Nov 2010 66,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2009 48,442 miles

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

exposed brake pipes starting to salt up

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,384 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)

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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B4 YOV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 YOV, 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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B4 YOV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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