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BV05 YXR

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,527 mi
Last recorded134,527 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 134,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 126,220 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plastic undercover so full inspection not possible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2024 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure outer caliper clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under plastic cover so full inspection not possible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,551 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 111,551 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,198 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,481 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 107,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 95,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 93,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 93,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,888 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,037 miles

o/s/f brake pipe greased

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,468 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

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

Radial cracking on all tyres

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,467 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

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

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

Radial cracking on all tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,733 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,733 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,066 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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BV05 YXR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV05 YXR, 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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BV05 YXR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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