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B4 YTN

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YTN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,068 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,137 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,290 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Feb 2010 70,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,595 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 YTN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B4 YTN?

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What year was B4 YTN registered?

B4 YTN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is B4 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 YTN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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