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BU05 YWA

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,726 mi
Last recorded143,726 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 143,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 139,833 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 132,021 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 128,500 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,571 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 117,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 117,062 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres getting low on edges and perishing in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 106,795 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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,496 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,231 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2012 89,276 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 89,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,484 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,982 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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BU05 YWA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green 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 BU05 YWA, 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 BU05 YWA registered?

BU05 YWA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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