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BD05 LYZ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,768 mi
Last recorded176,768 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 176,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 166,985 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022

Brake lever excessively worn handbrake lever teeth worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 163,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2020 161,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 154,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,821 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,821 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,432 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn not holding on upper ratchet (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn not holding on upper ratchet (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,818 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 121,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 114,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a cut on the inner sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,230 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a cut on the inner sidewall but no cord or ply exposed

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 82,628 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 82,628 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 67,911 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 8 May 2009 54,885 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 54,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,804 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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BD05 LYZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD05 LYZ, 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 BD05 LYZ registered?

BD05 LYZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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